Crime News / Alleged mob beating over theft suspicion claims young man's life in Jajpur

Jajpur, Nov 10: A suspicious death case has surfaced under Jajpur Town police limits after a youth allegedly died following a mob assault over suspicion of theft near Rangpur Chhak in Birajapur Panchayat.

Police have launched an investigation based on a written complaint filed by the deceased's younger brother.

The deceased has been identified as Abhimanyu Samal, son of Basudev Samal of Badakual village under Haladidihi Panchayat in Alakunda police station area.

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According to family members, Abhimanyu had been suffering from mental health issues and had reportedly left home around five days ago. Since then, he had been wandering from place to place.

As per the complaint, on Sunday night at around 2:55 am, Abhimanyu allegedly entered a house in the Kumbhar Sahi area of Rangpur village and asked for drinking water.

However, suspecting him to be a thief, several locals reportedly assaulted him severely. The attackers allegedly tied his hands and legs before beating him.

During the incident, Abhimanyu reportedly managed to call his younger brother, Biswajit Samal, from an unknown mobile number and informed him about the assault. He also reportedly alerted the police over the phone.

On receiving the information, police rushed to the spot, rescued the youth and admitted him to the District Headquarters Hospital for treatment. However, when family members reached the hospital, they were informed that Abhimanyu had died.

Biswajit Samal has alleged that his brother was killed in a coordinated mob attack and has demanded strict action against those responsible. Police have seized the body and begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.

Officials said the post-mortem examination of the deceased will be conducted at the district hospital, and further action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.