Jharkhand Mob Lynching: Rape Accused Beaten To Death, Police Probe POCSO Case And Mob Violence

A 25-year-old man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor was allegedly beaten to death by a mob in Jharkhand's Chatra district before he could face trial. The incident, which reportedly unfolded despite the presence of police, has triggered two separate investigations—one into the alleged sexual assault under the POCSO Act and another into the mob lynching. The case has reignited concerns over vigilantism, police response, and the rule of law, raising questions about accountability when public anger turns into mob violence.