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Indian Express
6 days ago
- Indian Express
UP: Nepal woman ‘tied to pole, beaten' by mob on suspicion of theft in Bareilly
A 22-year-old Nepalese woman was allegedly tied to a pole and assaulted by a mob in Bareilly upon allegedly seeing her moving 'suspiciously', police said on Saturday. According to the police, the victim is a native of Nepal and works at a call center in Noida. The police said she had gone to visit a male acquaintance at his residence in the Baradari locality of Bareilly upon his invitation. On Saturday evening, she reportedly went up to the terrace while talking on the phone around 2:30 am. Locals on night patrol noticed her and, growing suspicious, mistook her for a thief. Some youths even attempted to climb up to the terrace as they shone flashlights at her. According to the police, in a state of panic and unable to open the terrace door, she jumped from the first floor in an attempt to escape. She was caught by the crowd below, who then began to assault her. The mob allegedly tied her to a pole and continued to beat her until the police arrived and took her into custody. The police said that the residents of the Baradari area had been keeping nighttime watch due to a recent increase in thefts. According to the police the woman sustained a leg fracture after jumping from the first floor and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Bareilly, where doctors have described her condition as stable. On Sunday, the police arrested four individuals, all in their 20s, who are allegedly involved in the incident. Superintendent of Police, Manush Pareek, stated that these four suspects have been apprehended, and efforts are ongoing to identify other individuals involved. A video circulating on social media shows the victim pleading with the mob to call the police and repeatedly asserting that she is not a thief. In another photograph, she is seen tied to a pole. Station House Officer Suresh Chandra Gautam of the Kila police station reported that charges have been filed against the suspects for voluntarily causing grievous harm using dangerous weapons, among others.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Mistaken for thief, Nepalese woman brutally beaten in UP's Bareilly, 4 held
A Nepalese woman, who had recently come to Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly in search of a job, was allegedly beaten by a mob on suspicion of theft, police said on Sunday. The woman, identified as Sushmita Saru Magar alias Kajal, 30, hailing from the Pokhara district in Nepal, was admitted to the hospital in serious condition, they added. SP (city), Bareilly, Manush Pareek, said a case was registered under BNS sections 191(2) (rioting), 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), and 127(2) (wrongful confinement) at Quila police station. (For Representation) The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday in Baradari locality, is set against the backdrop of heightened local tensions due to an ongoing menace in the region where unidentified drones have been spotted at night, fuelling fears of theft and smuggling. Sushmita was staying at the residence of an acquaintance Vinay Gangwar. Around 1 am, while speaking over the phone on the terrace, she was spotted by alarmed residents who suspected her to be a burglar and raised an alert. A panicked Sushmita attempted to re-enter the house through the terrace door but failed. Terrified, she jumped off the roof to escape, only to be surrounded and beaten by a mob wielding sticks. A video of the incident that surfaced on social media shows Sushmita pleading, 'I am not a thief,' with folded hands as the mob continued to attack her. The video sparked public outrage and prompted swift police action. Superintendent of police (city), Bareilly, Manush Pareek, confirmed that a case was registered under BNS sections 191(2) (rioting), 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), and 127(2) (wrongful confinement) at Quila police station based on the viral video and the victim's statement. The police said four individuals—Gaurav Saxena, Shivam Saxena, Aman Saxena, and Arun Saini—all residents of Baradari have been arrested, while efforts are on to apprehend others involved in the incident. 'We are committed to ensuring justice for victims. No one is allowed to take the law into their own hands,' the SP city said. The assault left Sushmita with serious injuries, including two broken teeth and a fractured leg. She is receiving treatment at a local hospital. She informed police that she had previously worked in Noida but lost her job and came to Bareilly through a contact to seek work. The incident follows a pattern of heightened vigilance in Bareilly, where residents have been on edge due to frequent drone sightings at night. These drones, often suspected of being used for theft or smuggling, have led to increased community patrols and suspicion of outsiders, contributing to the mob's overreaction in this case. Last week, a 35-year-old local Anil Kumar was brutally beaten by a group of residents in Bareilly's Subhash Nagar at night. Mistaking him for a drone operator or thief due to his late-night movement, the mob attacked him, leaving him with severe injuries. Police had registered a case against unidentified assailants and further probe into the incident is underway.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
‘Drone scare': Noida-based woman pleads withmob as she's beaten over theft charge in Bareilly
Bareilly: A 22-year-old Noida-based woman, who was on a visit to her boyfriend's house in Bareilly and seen talking on phone on the terrace in the middle of night, was tied to a pole and mercilessly thrashed by local residents who had mistaken her to be a "drone thief" -- someone presumed to use an unmanned aerial vehicle to recce an area before targeting houses for burglary or arson. The traumatised woman was later admitted to hospital with bruises and cuts, police said. Saturday morning's incident in Bareilly's Quila comes just hours after a 50-year-old mentally-ill man, believed to be a beggar, was lynched under similar suspicion in the district's Bhojipura area. SP (city) Manush Pareek said, "The woman -- originally from Nepal and currently living in Noida -- came here on the invitation of a local resident, Vinay Gangwar. Around 1:30am, she was talking on the phone on the roof of a single-storey unit when locals raised the alarm of a drone thief. In panic, she jumped off the roof, injuring her leg... A case was filed under sections 191-2 (rioting), 115-2 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 127-2 (wrongful confinement) of BNS, and four people have been arrested so far. " In a disturbing video later circulated online, the woman -- surrounded by some men -- is purportedly seen crying and pleading before them to let her go. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Resmed AirSense 11 with flat 20% off ResMed Buy Now Undo She could be heard saying that "she is from Nepal, works in Noida and has done nothing wrong". The traumatised woman also repeatedly begs the men to call police instead of manhandling her. The men could be seen dragging her by the hair. Taking cognisance of the video, Bareilly SSP, Anurag Arya, ordered an FIR against four men. Earlier on Friday night, residents of Udarnpur village in Bareilly's Hafizganj area caught a young man who was on his way to his in-laws' place, accusing him of being a thief. He was tied to a pole and thrashed, and then handed over to cops. An FIR was subsequently registered against seven named accused of which, five were arrested, police said. There has been rising paranoia around "drone-aided thefts" in several parts of UP. Villagers have been conducting night patrols armed with sticks, torches and even airguns in response to low-flying drone sightings. Many innocent people, mostly outsiders, have been targeted lately due to such rumours. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Time of India
Muharram: Chaos erupts in Bareilly over Tazia
Bareilly: There was chaos in Sahu Kara neighbourhood of Faridpur town in Bareilly on Sunday after local traders shut down jewellery market and began protesting against the placement of a Tazia. The tradition of placing a Tazia on a shop's platform has been going on for years. On Saturday night, following this tradition, a Tazia was placed on the platform. Around 3am, some miscreants allegedly broke the slab of a jeweller's shop and hit the shutter with sticks. During the Tazia placement, pipes were also installed. When the Sahu Kara market opened on Sunday, traders witnessed the damage. Anger soon spread among the traders and a section of a particular community. The traders warned the Tazia would not be removed until the culprits were arrested. In protest, the market was shut down, with a warning to keep it closed and to continue the agitation until action was taken. Police suspect that someone deliberately damaged the slab to disrupt peace. The matter was later resolved after the intervention of circle officer Sandeep Singh and the sub divisional magistrate of Faridpur. The CO said, "Police are reviewing CCTV footage to determine who caused the mischief. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Искате да научите повече за новото BMW 2 Gran Coupe? BMW Научете повече Undo We're questioning a few suspects and action will be taken as per the investigation." On the other hand, people in Jogi Nawada locality in Baradari area of Bareilly city — where the environment usually charges up during Tazia, Kanwar Yatra, and other religious processions — set aside their differences during the Muharram procession on Sunday and conveyed a message of peace. The majority community welcomed the procession by showering flowers on Sunday. SP (city) Manush Pareek said, "We were conducting regular peace community meetings to maintain peace and law and order."
