12-year-old hacked to death in Madhepura, accused lynched: news

12-Year-Old Hacked to Death in Madhepura, Accused Lynched by Angry Mob

A horrific double fatality triggered intense tension in Bihar’s Madhepura district after a 12-year-old boy was brutally murdered and the alleged attacker was subsequently beaten to death by enraged local residents.

Incident Overview

The incident occurred in Itahri village, under the jurisdiction of the Ghailadh police station in Madhepura. According to preliminary reports, the victim, identified as 12-year-old Sumit Kumar (son of Sunil Thakur), had left his home alongside two companions. Near a local culvert, an assailant identified as 45-year-old Anil Yadava resident of neighbouring Barahi villagesuddenly attacked the minor with a sharp-edged weapon, slitting his throat.

Mob Retaliation and Fatal Beating

While the victim’s two friends managed to flee and raise an alarm, villagers quickly mobilized and rushed to the scene. The attacker reportedly attempted to strike intervening villagers as well. Outraged by the fatal attack on the child, a mob cornered Yadav and assaulted him with sticks and blunt force, resulting in his immediate death at the spot.

Police Response and Investigation

Senior police officials, including Madhepura Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Ajay Kumar and personnel from the Ghailadh police station, arrived at the crime scene shortly after being alerted to restore order.

• Post-Mortem Examination: Both bodies were recovered and dispatched to Sadar Hospital in Madhepura for autopsy procedures.

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• Motive Under Review: Investigators are examining the background and circumstances of the attack, as well as claims regarding the suspect’s mental state, to establish a definitive motive.

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• Legal Action: Authorities confirmed that while security has been deployed to maintain law and order, legal action is being initiated against those who took the law into their own hands during the lynching.

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