A video has gone viral from Katihar, Bihar, depicting a brutal assault. In the video, villagers are seen holding two men captive, suspecting them of practicing witchcraft. The men were tied to a pole, severely beaten, and allegedly forced to drink urine. Upon the viral spread of the video on social media, the police took immediate action.
Barari police reached the scene and rescued the victims from the villagers. The police swiftly arrested two individuals involved in the incident, while the search for others continues. Local residents claim that strange occurrences had been happening in the village recently, leading them to suspect the two men of performing black magic.
The police have sent the victims for medical treatment and initiated a thorough investigation into the matter. This incident raises serious questions not only about law and order but also about societal attitudes. The disturbing video shows the merciless beating of the two men, making it a deeply distressing watch.
**Umesh and Iqbal’s Assault**
The police stated that the incident occurred in Kadr Mandal Tola, Ward No. 4, under the Barari police station in Katihar. Villagers apprehended Umesh Mandal and Mohammad Iqbal, suspecting them of being involved in witchcraft and warding off ghosts. The crowd then tied the two to a pole, beat them severely, and forced them to consume a foul substance. Some individuals recorded the incident and shared it online. Upon learning of the barbaric act, a police team intervened and freed both victims from the mob.
**Action Against the Accused**
Currently, only two people have been arrested in the case. The search for the other perpetrators is ongoing. The police have stated that strict action will be taken against those who assaulted the two men. They have also stated that an investigation is underway into the allegations against the victims that they were involved in witchcraft.