Three Men Thrashed After Tractor Battery Theft Allegations in Bihar

On a recent day in Bihar, three men were found tied to a tractor at a local farm and were beaten by security personnel after police alleged they had stolen the tractor's battery. The men were reportedly bound to the tractor and struck with sticks or batons for several minutes before being released. Police have opened an investigation into the alleged theft and say the battery was recovered from the site, but the men have not yet been formally charged. Human rights groups have criticized the extrajudicial assault, arguing it violates due process. The incident underscores growing concerns over theft of farm equipment in rural Bihar and the need for better security measures.