Teenager Beaten to Death in Ranchi Village Over Theft Suspicion
Police in Jharkhand have arrested six individuals following the tragic lynching of a teenager in Ranchi district. The incident occurred in Chaya village, located within the Burmu police station limits.
Details of the Fatal Incident
Villagers allegedly caught 19-year-old Vicky Nayak on suspicion of stealing a motor pump. A panchayat meeting was convened, during which the group subjected him to a brutal beating. The assault caused him to lose consciousness at the scene.
His family members rushed him to the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS). Doctors at the hospital declared him dead upon arrival.
Police Action and Investigation
Burmu Officer-in-Charge Naveen Sharma provided details of the case. Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) based on the statement given by the victim's father. Swift raids followed, leading to the arrest of six suspects.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to uncover the full sequence of events. This case highlights ongoing concerns about vigilante justice in some rural areas.
Community leaders have called for calm and urged residents to rely on lawful procedures. Local authorities are reinforcing the message that taking the law into one's own hands leads to severe consequences.
