Shocking incident in northern India: man tortured over theft allegation, raising serious human rights concerns
by Bhagyashree BarmanIn a deeply disturbing incident in northern India’s Bihar, a young man was subjected to brutal and inhumane treatment after being accused of theft.
The incident took place in Araria district on August 26.
Visuals showed how the young man was bound and had chilli powder forcibly applied to his private parts as a way of torturing the individual.
According to reports, this act of barbarity not only violates basic human rights but also strikes at the very core of our humanity and civilization. The incident has raised serious concerns about the state of law and order in Bihar, where such acts are happening despite the state government’s claims of upholding justice, equality, and human rights.
The shocking treatment of this young man underlines a grave failure in protecting the rights and dignity of individuals, regardless of the crime they are accused of. According to India’s Constitution, every individual has the right to live with dignity and is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. Any punitive measures must follow legal and judicial procedures, not vigilante justice or barbaric acts of cruelty.
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