Mob beats man to death suspecting him of child molestation

Jaipur, February 22

A man died after he was beaten up by a mob after they suspected him of molesting a child.

The incident took place on February 3, following which he was admitted to hospital. Mohammad Faisal was declared dead on February 21.

According to reports, Faisal’s neighbour Aslam Ansari’s three-year-old daughter had gone out with the former at about 11 am on February 3.

Later, Ansari was informed that Faisal had left his daughter somewhere.

Ansari reached the spot and found his daughter, but while returning he saw a mob beating Faisal.

Faisal was tied to an electricity pole, and people around him were hitting him.

People were heard saying he was a child-lifter and should be killed.

He was later rushed to hospital. The police arrested two people in connection with the crime.

Ansari informed the police that Faizal was mentally challenged.

Meanwhile, Faizal’s family blamed the hospital administration for discharging him despite his critical condition.

An investigation is under way. ANI