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Crime
Man beaten with sticks on Damoh road, video goes viral
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 03:50 PM
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A video showing a man being violently beaten with sticks on a road in Samanna, Damoh, has gone viral. Police have registered a case and are searching for the alleged attacker, identified as Sahab Lal Patel.
A video captured on a road in Samanna, near the small settlement of Chhote Lal Kachhi in Damoh district, shows a man being knocked down and repeatedly struck with sticks. The footage, which has been widely shared on social media, depicts the victim lying on the ground while the assailant, identified by locals as Sahab Lal Patel, hurls the wooden sticks at his legs.
According to the report, the attack appeared unprovoked and left the victim with serious injuries. The local police from Dehat police station took the victim's statement, documented his injuries, and opened a criminal case under sections related to assault and grievous hurt.
Investigators have launched a manhunt for Patel, urging anyone with information to come forward. The incident has sparked outrage among residents, who are demanding swift justice and a thorough inquiry into the motive behind the brutal assault.
Authorities have not released further details about the victim's identity or the exact circumstances that led to the confrontation. The case remains under active investigation.
The video continues to circulate online, highlighting concerns about public safety and the need for prompt police action in rural Madhya Pradesh.
According to the report, the attack appeared unprovoked and left the victim with serious injuries. The local police from Dehat police station took the victim's statement, documented his injuries, and opened a criminal case under sections related to assault and grievous hurt.
Investigators have launched a manhunt for Patel, urging anyone with information to come forward. The incident has sparked outrage among residents, who are demanding swift justice and a thorough inquiry into the motive behind the brutal assault.
Authorities have not released further details about the victim's identity or the exact circumstances that led to the confrontation. The case remains under active investigation.
The video continues to circulate online, highlighting concerns about public safety and the need for prompt police action in rural Madhya Pradesh.