Man Accused of Kidnapping and Raping Schoolgirl Killed by Mob in Jharkhand

A man accused of kidnapping and raping a schoolgirl was lynched by a mob in Jharkhand, according to police reports. The suspect had been arrested earlier for the alleged crime and was being held at a local police station when a crowd gathered outside. The mob reportedly broke into the station, shot the accused, and fled the scene.

Police are investigating the incident and have said that the attackers will be identified and charged. The case has drawn attention to the prevalence of mob justice in rural areas of the state. Authorities have urged the public to respect the legal process and to avoid taking the law into their own hands.