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Mob violence against couples in India
Overview
Authorities in Odisha and Bihar are investigating multiple incidents of mob violence targeting young couples. In Dhenkanal, Odisha, police launched an inquiry after viral video footage showed a group intercepting a man and woman on a motorcycle near Kapilash hills. The victims, including Arpita Mohanty, were reportedly traveling toward a Shiva temple when they were subjected to physical assault and harassment. Dhenkanal SP Abhinav Sonkar confirmed that a case has been registered under the BNS and IT Act. Three individuals, identified as Saroj Nayak and Sameer Nayak, have been taken into custody.
Similar violence was reported in Jamui, Bihar, where footage captured a crowd surrounding and verbally abusing a young couple. The video shows the pair pleading with the crowd as they faced verbal abuse and physical aggression. Following the circulation of these videos, Bihar Police directed local authorities to take action, resulting in the arrest of three individuals as investigations continue.
Entities
Dhenkanal · Gujarat · Arpita Mohanty · Shyam Sangini Textile Market · Gondia Police Station
Timeline
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11 days ago
[CRIME] 3 sourcesPolice investigate mob assaults on couples in Odisha and BiharPolice have detained three individuals in Odisha and arrested three others in Bihar following viral videos of mobs assaulting and harassing young couples on the road.
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11 days ago
[CRIME] 7 sourcesSurat accountant arrested for 24 crore rupee textile market arsonA former accountant was arrested in Surat, India, for allegedly burning down a textile market causing 24 crore rupees in damage to settle a 10,000 rupee salary dispute.
Sources
argusnews.in · dharitri.com · enavabharat.com · hindi.news18.com · khabarindiatv.com · odishasambad.in · samacharnama.com · tv9hindi.com
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