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Crime
Two youths beaten for alleged cattle theft in Pithampur, one dies; three arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 09:15 AM
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In Pithampur, Dhar district, two youths assaulted five people suspected of cattle theft, resulting in one victim's death and three arrests.
Police in Pithampur, Dhar district, reported that two young men attacked a group of five individuals they suspected of stealing cattle. The assault left the victims with serious injuries, and one of them, identified as Sanjay, succumbed to his wounds while receiving medical treatment.
The incident escalated when the assailants allegedly used blunt objects to inflict severe injuries. Sanjay was hospitalized in critical condition but died despite intensive care. The remaining victims were treated for various injuries but survived.
Following the investigation, local authorities apprehended three suspects linked to the attack. All three are currently in police custody, and the case is being forwarded to the district court for further legal proceedings.
The incident escalated when the assailants allegedly used blunt objects to inflict severe injuries. Sanjay was hospitalized in critical condition but died despite intensive care. The remaining victims were treated for various injuries but survived.
Following the investigation, local authorities apprehended three suspects linked to the attack. All three are currently in police custody, and the case is being forwarded to the district court for further legal proceedings.