Video: 3 men tied up, thrashed over tractor battery theft suspicion in Bihar

Three young men were tied up and beaten by villagers in Bihar's Banka district after theft suspicions arose. The assault, captured on video, is now under police scrutiny as officers investigate the reported thefts.Three men were beaten up in BiharThree young men were tied up with ropes and beaten by villagers in Bihar's Banka district after they were suspected of being involved in a series of tractor battery thefts, police said.A video of the incident has surfaced on social media, and the police are examining it.Sources close to the development told India Today that the incident stemmed from growing anger and frustration among villagers over a spate of thefts in the area. Some residents who spoke to India Today said several tractor batteries had gone missing from the village in recent days. In addition, some villagers said two goats were also stolen during the same period.Amid heightened concerns over the thefts, villagers spotted the three youths roaming around the village at night. As suspicion grew, some residents gathered at the spot and confronted them. The situation subsequently escalated, with the villagers tying the three men up with ropes and assaulting them. A video of the assault was later circulated widely on social media. POLICE RESCUE THREE FROM ANGRY MOBAfter being alerted about the incident, a police team reached the village and rescued the three men from the crowd. They were subsequently taken to the police station and detained for further questioning.Police are now trying to ascertain whether the three men had any connection with the reported thefts. As part of the investigation, officials are also gathering information from villagers about the recent thefts in the area. Speaking about the incident, senior police officer Indrajit Baitha told India Today that an investigation was underway and that the facts would become clear once the enquiry was completed.Further details are awaited.- EndsPublished By: Akash ChatterjeePublished On: Sep 5, 2026 08:07 IST