Dalit Man Lynched After Being Mistaken for Thief in UP: 5 Arrested, Police Personnel Suspended

Oct 07, 2025 12:27 am CST

A 40-year-old Dalit man was fatally attacked by villagers in Raebareli, UP, after being mistaken for a thief during a night vigil prompted by drone surveillance rumors. Five arrests have been made and three police personnel suspended for negligence. The incident has sparked political controversy with Congress demanding Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's resignation and compensation for the victim's family.