Youth assaulted in Balasore: Accused booked after public outrage

Days after a youth was brutally tied with a rope, dragged along the road and beaten mercilessly until he became unconscious, Balasore Sadar police finally registered a case after outrage in the area. The shocking incident has rocked Balasore as locals demanded stringent action in this regard.

As per reports, the young man was subjected to unimaginable and inhumane torture in Parakhi region over a land dispute. 

Police Launch Investigation

According to officials, Balasore Police have already begun an in-depth investigation. The Additional SP Debjyoti Das confirmed that all persons found to be involved in the assault will face strict action. He stated that the inquiry is moving swiftly and no one connected to the crime will be spared.

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Land Dispute Behind the Attack

Preliminary findings suggest that the assault was triggered by a land-related conflict. The group reportedly took the law into their own hands, subjecting the youth to severe physical torture. Eyewitness accounts and video evidence circulating locally indicate that the victim was dragged across the road with a rope tied around him before being beaten by several men.

“Kamal Lochan Bhuyan, Purnachandra Bhuyan, Uma Shankar Bhuyan, Surendra Bhuyan, Tapas Parida and Sribasta Patra all attacked me. They tied me up and even beat my wife. They mercilessly dragged me for nearly 2 kilometres. I even have a video showing how they assaulted me. But despite this, when they dragged me to the police station, the police let them go,” alleged the victim Debashis Hati.

Police Vow Accountability

Authorities have assured that legal proceedings will be enforced rigorously. 'Whoever is involved will face action,' the Additional SP Debjyoti Das reiterated, emphasising that such acts of vigilantism will not be tolerated.

The case has raised serious concerns about rising brutality in land disputes. With the investigation underway, police have promised firm action to ensure justice for the victim and prevent such barbaric incidents in the future.