Mentally Challenged Man Beaten by Villagers in Ambedkarnagar, Video Goes Viral

Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
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News18•21-01-2026, 12:24
Mentally Challenged Man Beaten by Villagers in Ambedkarnagar, Video Goes Viral
- •A mentally challenged man was mistaken for a thief, tied to a tree, and severely beaten by villagers in Pakri Marhara, Ambedkarnagar.
- •The incident occurred under the Jalalpur police station area, where villagers alleged he stole a cart and three sacks of wheat.
- •The victim was later identified as a resident of Padheda, a neighboring village, and was reportedly in an intoxicated state.
- •A video of the brutal assault went viral, prompting a police investigation after public outcry.
- •Despite the prolonged incident, no police complaint was filed, and the victim's family eventually freed him.
Why It Matters: Villagers brutally beat a mentally challenged man, mistaking him for a thief, in a shocking incident caught on video.
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