Four Arrested in Chatra for Mob Lynching of Man Mistaken for Child-Lifter
In a tragic incident in Chatra district, four persons were arrested on Tuesday for their alleged involvement in the lynching of a man who was wrongly suspected of being a child-lifter. The victim, identified as Rambali Rajwar, succumbed to his injuries during treatment on Monday morning, sparking outrage and a swift police response.
Details of the Incident and Victim
The deceased, Rambali Rajwar, was a 40-year-old resident of Barwatoli under the Ramgarh police station in Ramgarh district. According to police reports, he was assaulted by a mob at Chiraiyatand village, which falls under the Piparwar police station limits in Chatra district. The attack occurred on Sunday night, and Rajwar was rushed for medical attention but died the following morning.
His brother, Bhuneshwar Rajwar, lodged a formal complaint on Monday evening, leading the Piparwar police to register a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Initial investigations revealed that Rambali Rajwar was originally brought to Mcluskieganj in Ranchi for epilepsy treatment but somehow ended up in Chatra, where he was brutally beaten by the mob based on unfounded suspicions.
Police Action and Arrests
Chatra Superintendent of Police Sumit Kumar Agrawal took immediate action by forming a special investigation team (SIT) under the leadership of Tandwa Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Prabhat Ranjan Barwar. This team successfully arrested four accused individuals on Tuesday.
The arrested persons have been identified as:
- Prayag Mahto (40)
- Mahendra Mahto alias Tarun Mahto (28)
- Surendra Mahto (32)
- Basant Munda (25)
All are residents of Kichto village under the Piparwar police station. They were produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody, marking a significant step in the legal proceedings.
Ongoing Investigation and Team Efforts
SDPO Prabhat Ranjan Barwar confirmed the arrests and emphasized that further investigation is actively underway. Efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest others involved in the incident, he stated, highlighting the police's commitment to ensuring justice for the victim and his family.
The raiding team that carried out the arrests included key personnel such as Inspector Uttam Kumar Tiwari, Piparwar police station officer-in-charge Abhay Kumar, Sub-Inspector Abhimanyu Kumar, and armed personnel from the Piparwar police station. Their coordinated efforts were crucial in swiftly apprehending the suspects and bringing them to justice.
This case underscores the severe consequences of mob violence and the importance of due process in law enforcement. As the investigation continues, authorities are urging the public to refrain from taking the law into their own hands and to report suspicions through proper channels to prevent such tragic events in the future.
