Mob Fury: House Set Ablaze Over Alleged Kidnapping

A mob of villagers vandalized and set fire to a Muslim man's house accusing him of kidnapping a woman in Chandupura Shivnagar. The incident led to clashes with police, resulting in the suspension of the local SHO and two other policemen for negligence. The situation is now under control.

A mob of villagers in Chandupura Shivnagar accused a Muslim man of kidnapping a woman and subsequently vandalized and set his house on fire, police reported on Saturday.

The villagers also attacked the police officers who responded to the incident which occurred on Friday night. As a result, the SHO of Sirauli police station and two other policemen were suspended for alleged negligence.

The situation has now been brought under control, with FIRs filed from both sides and police presence intensified to maintain peace.

(With inputs from agencies.)