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In a tragic incident, a mob in Maharashtra’s Parbhani brutally assaulted three teenage boys, mistaking them for goat thieves. The assault resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy, while the other two victims sustained serious injuries. The police have registered a case against six individuals involved in the incident and have arrested four of the accused, including the former sarpanch of the Gram Panchayat, Akram Patel, stated reports.
According to officials, the victims, all minors, were attacked by the mob based on suspicion of being goat thieves. The incident occurred on Saturday, and the police have invoked Section 302 of the IPC (Indian Penal Code) against the accused, charging them with murder, stated a News18 report.
Four out of the six accused have been arrested, including the main perpetrator, Akram Patel. The police are conducting further investigations into the case to gather evidence and bring all the culprits to justice. The registration of the murder case highlights the seriousness with which the authorities are treating the incident.