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Rajasthan: Youth's hair cut, garlanded with shoes over alleged molestation
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 28 Jun 2026, 12:15 PM
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In Rajasthan's Barmer district, a youth was allegedly caught and assaulted by villagers on accusations of molesting a woman. His hair was cut, and he was paraded with a garland of shoes.
In a disturbing incident reported from the Shiv police station area of Barmer, Rajasthan, a young man was subjected to public humiliation by villagers. The youth was apprehended by locals on charges of allegedly molesting a woman.
Following his capture, the villagers reportedly took matters into their own hands. The youth's hair and moustache were allegedly shaved off, and he was then forced to wear a garland made of shoes as a form of public disgrace. A video capturing this incident has circulated widely on social media platforms.
Upon the video going viral and drawing attention, the local police have reportedly initiated an investigation into the matter. Further details regarding the specific actions taken by the police and the outcome of their inquiry are awaited.
Following his capture, the villagers reportedly took matters into their own hands. The youth's hair and moustache were allegedly shaved off, and he was then forced to wear a garland made of shoes as a form of public disgrace. A video capturing this incident has circulated widely on social media platforms.
Upon the video going viral and drawing attention, the local police have reportedly initiated an investigation into the matter. Further details regarding the specific actions taken by the police and the outcome of their inquiry are awaited.