In a disturbing incident that has sparked outrage, a 70-year-old man in Khukhra village, Ranchi, Jharkhand, was subjected to severe abuse. The man was accused of molesting a woman, after which he was brutally assaulted by five individuals. The attackers beat him with sticks and then forced him to lick their spit in public. A video capturing the heinous act has been widely circulated on social media, causing widespread condemnation. The incident underscores the vulnerability of the elderly and the urgent need for greater protection.
Upon learning of the incident, the local administration initiated action. Afinader Sahu, the victim, has lodged a formal complaint with the police against Vijendra, Rambhajan Singh, Prakash Singh, Jitendra Singh, and Prakash. The police have confirmed that a counter-complaint has also been registered. Law enforcement has apprehended one of the suspects and are actively seeking the remaining perpetrators. The police have stated their commitment to arresting the other accused individuals as soon as possible.