Thieves caught on train in northern India, passengers take justice into their own hands
by Bhagyashree BarmanA dramatic incident unfolded on a train bound for Kathgodam in northern India’s Uttarakhand, when two thieves from Uttar Pradesh were caught in the act.
The incident took place in Uttarakhand and the video went viral on August 18.
Visuals showed the two thieves getting slapped and beaten up by the people on the train.
According to reports, the thieves had boarded the train with the intent to steal from passengers, but their plans were quickly thwarted.
Once caught, the angry passengers took matters into their own hands. In a shocking turn of events, they forced the two thieves to fight each other as punishment. The passengers chanted, “Whoever stops will get beaten,” as they watched the thieves brawl. This unusual form of justice left the thieves bruised and humiliated.
The incident has sparked a discussion about the dangers of vigilante justice and the importance of following legal procedures.