Rajasthan man beaten to death on suspicion of an affair with a minor

Police says preliminary investigation suggests the deceased had an affair with a minor girl related to the attackers.

A 28-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death in Rajasthan by seven to eight persons on suspicion of having an affair with a minor related to the accused, police said on Saturday.

Gurjar was found unconscious in an isolated area near a police station. (Getty Images/Representative)

Dholpur superintendent of police (SP) Mridul Kachawa said that the deceased has been identified as Ashok Gurjar, 28, a native of Dhindh village.

“As per the complaint filed by the brother of the deceased on April 24, Gurjar was kidnapped by Bunty Meena, Rasiningh Meena and some other residents from Khokhla village, where he was badly thrashed with sticks and iron rods. The deceased sustained multiple injuries including on the head,” said Kachawa.

The accused dumped Gurjar, after thrashing him, in an isolated place near Angai police chowki.

“On April 25, the villagers spotted Gurjar lying in the open in an unconscious state and informed his family members, who, then took him to a local hospital from where he was referred to Dholpur district hospital, which referred him further to a private hospital in Gwalior,” added Kachawa.

On April 30, Gurjar succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at the private hospital. Following his death, the family members lodged a complaint against the accused at Sarmathura police station.

“Police has visited the spot and the statements of the family members of the deceased have been recorded. Preliminary probe suggests that the man had an affair with a minor girl, who was a relative of the accused. Further investigation is on,” Kachawa stated.