A youth died while his companion was seriously injured after they were allegedly beaten by people on suspicion of theft in Jamshedpur’s Sidhgoda on Monday.
The injured Sanjeet reported that early in the morning, Aman had called and assured him he would be getting paid to sell the cylinder. At four in the morning, the two of them left to sell the pilfered cylinder. In the meantime, they were surrounded by 20 to 25 colony members close to Jaher Tola. Police arrived at the scene after learning that they had been badly beaten with sticks and bamboo. They took both of them to MGM Hospital, where Aman Munda passed away while undergoing treatment.
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After Being Rescued both accused were admitted to MGM
Police said that the local people caught hold of them and beat them. He claimed that both were trying to sell the stolen cylinder. On receiving the information, the police team reached the spot and rescued both the youths. After this he was taken to MGM Hospital, where doctors declared Aman dead. Police said that Sanjeet is currently undergoing treatment.
The incident took place when Aman Mandal and Sanjeet Dhan allegedly tried to sell an LPG cylinder to residents of Jaher Tola under Sidhgora police station here.
According to a report, a police officer denied that the incident was a case of lynching. He said that the police have started investigation to find out the cause of death. Police said no arrests have been made yet in connection with the incident.