Three youths lynched in Tripura
The Hindu
Mobs suspected they were stealing cattle
Three youths suspected of stealing cattle were lynched to death in Khowai district before dawn on Sunday. Two of the victims were tied with ropes before an irate mob thrashed them to death, while the third was caught after a chase and beaten to death. The youths, residents of three neighbouring villages of Sonamura subdivision in Sepahijala district, were allegedly transporting cattle in a mini-truck when they were intercepted at north Maharanipur in Khowai district. People from nearby villages held Billal Mia (30) and Joyed Hussain (28) while Saiful Islam (18) managed to flee from the scene.More Related News