Overview

• A 22-year-old man accused of rape was tied to a bullock cart, stripped, and beaten by villagers in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, on April 3.
• The mob assault came to light after a video of the incident went viral on April 17, prompting the victim’s family to file a complaint.
• Police have registered two separate FIRs: one for the alleged rape and another for the mob violence, under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
• Officials confirmed no evidence of communal tension despite the incident involving individuals from different communities; precautionary police deployment has been made.
• Investigations are underway into both the rape allegation and the mob assault, with authorities emphasizing the need for legal due process.