Delhi man beaten to death on theft suspicion

Friday - April 12, 2019 11:04 am , Category : INDIA

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) A man suspected of being a thief was beaten to death in Delhi, police said on Friday.

The incident occurred late Thursday when the victim was seen entering a house.

"Some residents suspecting him to be a thief, caught hold of the man and beat him until he was unconscious," a senior police officer said.

According to the official, the man, who is yet to be identified, was taken to a hospital where he was declared brought dead.

One person has been arrested while another one was detained. An investigation is underway.

--IANS sp/ksk

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