Man beaten to death in Chhattisgarh over suspicion of stealing utensils: Police

Police arrested the four accused on Tuesday and booked them under relevant sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC)

Published on: Sep 7, 2022, 12:09:42 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Four men allegedly killed a 26-year-old man over suspicion of stealing utensils in a village in Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh, police said on Wednesday.

The incident took place in Bataikala village. (File image)

Police arrested the four accused on Tuesday and booked them under relevant sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Inspector general of police, Surguja Range, Ajay Yadav said the incident took place in Bataikala village under Kansabel police station of Jashpur district on Monday evening.

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On Monday evening, Budhan Ram along with his family went to the local market. When Budhan returned, he found that four utensils were missing from his house, the police official said.

“The accused then called his friends, Jethu Ram, Simu Sai and Ratu Ram, all residents of Bataikala village and started searching for the utensils. Suspecting his neighbour Rohit Ram Nagwanshi’s involvement in the theft, Budhan along with his friends took him on a motorcycle to a nearby jungle and beat him up with sticks,” said Yadav.

A villager informed police about the incident on Monday night, the IG said.

“The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where he died on Tuesday. Police swung into action and arrested all the accused involved in the crime,” Yadav said, adding that investigation in the case is underway.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More