A migrant labourer from Assam was tragically killed in Tamil Nadu after being attacked by a mob for allegedly misbehaving with a woman, prompting a police investigation.
Key Points
- A migrant labourer, Prosenjit Das, was killed by a mob in Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu.
- Das allegedly misbehaved with a woman while under the influence of alcohol.
- The woman's relatives and locals gathered and allegedly assaulted Das.
- Police have registered a case and an investigation is underway into the mob attack.
A migrant labourer was beaten to death by a mob in Thiruvallur district after he allegedly misbehaved with a woman, police said on Saturday.
The victim has been identified as Prosenjit Das (35), who along with six labourers from Assam came to Thiruvallur in search of a job and were staying in a rented room, they said.
Incident Leading To The Mob Attack
Initial probe revealed that Das, who was under the influence of alcohol, misbehaved with a woman under the pretext of asking for drinking water at her residence. However, the woman was forced to shut the door and go inside her house for safety.
When the accused began damaging the windows with a knife, the woman called her relatives. A group of relatives and some locals gathered at the spot and allegedly assaulted Das, who later succumbed to injuries.
Police Investigation Underway
A case has been registered and investigation is on.
