Army Men Save Three ‘Sadhus’ From Getting Lynched After Child Lifting Rumour In Assam

Despite, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) urging states to keep a watch for early detection of such rumours and initiate effective action in the connection, lynchings based on social media rumours continue unabated.

The latest harrowing incident took place at Mahur Railway station in Dima Hasao district of Assam where hundreds of locals had gathered to lynch three ‘sadhus’ on the false account of child lifting, reported TOI.

District officials reported that Army men stationed at an adjacent camp along with police officers came to the rescue of the saints. The mob had thrown open their belongings, videographer and posted them on social media that added more fuel to the fire.Click Here: brisbane lions guernsey 2019