Kangaroo Court in Odisha: A love story, a mob and extreme cruelty in the name of justice! , Odisha Bahalda Kangaroo Court Hindu Minor Girl Love Affair Mob Violence

Bahalda Mob Violence Odisha: An incident has come to light from Rai Rangpur area of ​​Odisha, which has raised serious questions on both humanity and law and order. The case pertains to the alleged love affair of a young man and a Hindu minor girl, but the manner of punishment was such that it shocked the entire area. It is alleged that the mob took the law into their own hands, stripped the young man, beat him up and paraded him on the streets. This incident is being reported from Bahalda police station area.

After all, how did a love affair become the reason for violence?

According to the information, this young man from the minority community was in a love relationship with a Hindu minor girl. There had already been a dispute regarding this relationship and the matter had reached the police. On January 2, the boy and the girl met once again, but then some of the girl’s relatives saw them and the matter worsened. After this the situation became so out of control that some people made themselves judges.

What is ‘Kangaroo Court’ and why was it called?

There are allegations at the local level that people set up a kind of ‘kangaroo court’, i.e. a mob court. Without calling the police and without any legal process, the young man was found guilty and the punishment was decided on the spot.

What was done to the young man?

According to eyewitnesses and reports, the mob first beat the young man badly. He was beaten until he was drenched in blood. After this, his hands were tied with a rope, his clothes were removed and he was paraded naked through the streets. Not only this, the young man’s car was also vandalized.

What changed after mobile video went viral?

This entire incident was recorded on a mobile phone and the video went viral on social media. After the video surfaced, pressure on the administration increased and the police came into action. Bahalda police took action and arrested two people and presented them in the court. Taking the matter seriously, the family of the victim youth has lodged a formal complaint with the District Collector. Copies of the complaint have also been sent to the Additional District Collector, Sub-Collector, Additional SP, SDPO, Human Rights Commission and a judge of the High Court.

Will all the accused be arrested?

According to Rai Rangpur SDPO Gokulanand Sahu, currently two people have been arrested, but the victim’s family is demanding that all the people involved in the incident be arrested as soon as possible. Police say the investigation is ongoing and no one will be spared. Now everyone’s eyes are on the police investigation and further action.