In a disturbing incident that recently emerged from Mahogarhi village, located in the Drummondganj police station area of Mirzapur, India, a young man fell victim to a brutal act of vigilantism. A video capturing the horrific act was circulated on social media, sparking widespread outrage and drawing the attention of the local authorities.
ये समाज है
कथित मोबाइल चोर को उल्टा कर पीटा जा रहा है लोग हंस रहे हैं वीडियो बना रहे हैं #mirzapur #UPPolice #RajasthanCM #KiaraAdvani #Survivor #MUFC pic.twitter.com/kKt32ucB8d— Afak Ali Mansoori (@rock_mansoori) December 7, 2023
The Incident
The viral video depicted a young man, later identified as Jaishankar Baheliya, being mercilessly beaten after being accused of mobile theft. In a barbaric display of justice, he was tied to a tree and hung upside down. This inhumane treatment was meted out by four individuals from the surrounding villages, leading to serious injuries, including a broken right hand.
दृश्य ऐसा कि देखकर रूह कांप जाए..!!
उत्तर प्रदेश के मिर्जापुर में मोबाइल चोरी के आरोपी युवक को पेड़ से उल्टा लटकाकर पिटाई का वीडियो सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल..!!#viralvideo #मिर्जापुर #Mirzapur @Uppolice @UPPViralCheck @myogiadityanath @myogioffice pic.twitter.com/fmKpMaGN5Z
— MANOJ SHARMA LUCKNOW UP🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 (@ManojSh28986262) December 7, 2023
The Aftermath and Police Action
The incident came to light after the victim’s mother, Chandrakali, wife of Kailash Bahelia, filed a complaint at the Drummondganj police station. She narrated the ordeal her son went through on December 3, accusing residents of Mahogarhi and neighboring villages of the assault. Upon learning of her son’s plight, she rushed to the scene, only to find the aggressors unyielding in their brutality.
In response to the complaint, the local police, under the guidance of Station Officer Arvind Kumar Saroj, initiated a search for the accused. They have begun taking action by registering a case against the perpetrators, with one of the accused already detained. This prompt response underscores the seriousness with which law enforcement is treating this matter.
ये मिर्जापुर वेब सीरीज नहीं
मिर्जापुर के असली हालात हैं…मोबाइल चोरी के शक में दबंगों ने जयशंकर बहेलिया को पेड़ से उल्टा लटकाया। शरीर पर मिर्ची पाउडर लगाकर पीटा। हाथ की हड्डी टूटी। आरोपी राजेश धईकार सहित 4 लोगों पर FIR हुई।#Mirzapur #Up pic.twitter.com/XJlIHyCz4D
— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) December 7, 2023
— Mirzapur Police (@mirzapurpolice) December 7, 2023
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Societal Implications and Condemnation
This incident raises several crucial questions about the state of law and order, and the disturbing tendency of individuals to take justice into their own hands. The use of social media to circulate such videos not only showcases the heinous act but also reflects a worrying trend of glorifying vigilante justice.
It is a stark reminder of the need for strong community education and law enforcement to prevent such occurrences. The incident in Mirzapur is not just a local issue but a mirror of the societal challenges faced in many parts of the world. The path to justice must be navigated through legal means, respecting human rights and dignity.
As the police continue their investigation, it is hoped that this will serve as a deterrent against such barbaric acts and reinforce the sanctity of law and order. The community’s role in supporting the victim and condemning such acts cannot be understated, as it is in unity that societies can combat such deep-rooted issues of vigilantism and violence.
