Prisoner out on bail thrashed to death by villagers in Assam

The incident happened a day after four prisoners who escaped from jail were lynched by villagers in West Jaintia Hills district of neighbouring Meghalaya on Sunday

Updated on: Sep 12, 2022, 19:15:24 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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A prisoner who was out on bail in connection with a theft case was thrashed to death by villagers in Charaideo district of Assam on Monday, police said.

The prisoner was again indulging in anti-social activities and threatening villagers once he was out on bail. (Representative Image)

The incident took place at Salkathani village under Sapekhaiti police station around 8.am when four villagers beat 24-year-old Manglu Tanti to death, they added.

“By the time our team got information of the incident and reached the spot around 8.30am, the victim was severely injured and unconscious. He was taken to a local hospital where he was declared brought dead,” said Nekibuddin Ahmed, in-charge of Sapekhaiti police station.

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According to police, Tanti had several criminal cases against him in the past including of theft and attack on police personnel.. He had been granted bail last month by a local court in connection with a theft case.

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“Once out on bail, he was again indulging in anti-social activities and threatening villagers. He indulged in a few tiffs and fights with some villagers. On Monday morning, he had another fight with four villagers. They attacked him with sticks and other weapons following which Tanti died,” said Ahmed.

The police have conducted post mortem of the body and handed it over to the victim’s relatives. Ahmed said that a case of murder will be lodged and investigation initiated. No one has been arrested yet in connection with the incident.

Monday’s incident happened a day after four prisoners who escaped from jail were lynched by villagers in West Jaintia Hills district of neighbouring Meghalaya on Sunday.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More