Guwahati: A dark chapter unfolded in Gorkhiya Dol village, Jorhat district, Assam, as a 12-year-old boy became the victim of savage mob justice, brutally assaulted on suspicion of theft. The harrowing incident, which has now sent ripples of shock across the state, reportedly transpired with the alarming presence of the village head, members of a local Gauraksha Bahini, and a throng of self-appointed vigilant citizens.
Eyewitnesses have painted a grim picture, detailing how the young boy was tied to a post and subjected to a relentless barrage of blows, both by bare hands and various objects, all in the name of a twisted ‘punishment’ for an alleged transgression. The sheer barbarity of the act, captured in visuals now rampant on social media, has ignited a firestorm of public outrage, with calls for immediate and decisive legal intervention growing louder by the minute.
Legal luminaries and child rights defenders have been quick to highlight the egregious violation of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, underscoring how such mob-orchestrated atrocities not only imperil the lives of children but also systematically erode the very foundations of the rule of law.
While the matter has since been handed over to the Jorhat Police, a cloud of uncertainty hangs heavy over the minor’s whereabouts. Sources suggest the child’s location remains undisclosed, fueling anxieties about his safety and overall well-being. As of now, the police department has maintained a conspicuous silence, offering no official statement regarding the progress of their investigation or the current condition of the battered young boy.
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