Assam: Man lynched in Tinsukia over suspicion of animal theft

Tinsukia: In yet another incident of mob violence, a 34-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death in the early hours of Saturday on suspicion of animal theft.

The deceased, identified as Sarat Moran, was rescued by Baghjan police from Korjonga village in Tinsukia district and shifted to the FRU hospital in Doomdooma, where he succumbed to his injuries. Moran is a resident of 1 number Kordoiguri.

Debojit Deori, SP, Tinsukia, told EastMojo they had apprehended 12 people and were interrogating them. “Prima facie it seems to be a case of public assault on suspicion of theft. We have found several cut marks on the victim’s body and are waiting for the post mortem report to come to any conclusion on the nature of injuries and weapons used leading to his death,” Deori said, adding, “The case is under investigation.”