Nayagarh: In another instance of the cruelty of Kangaroo court, a woman was allegedly thrashed late last night for failing to pay the fine imposed on her by villagers of Udayapur in the district.
As per reports, theft of gold ornaments took place in the house of one Bhagaban Behera of the village a few days ago.
Subsequently, a Kangaroo Court of the village hired two sorcerers to nab the accused involved in the crime. The sorcerers also suggested performing a ritual in which a cot is moved in and around the village.
The cot finally stopped in front of the house of Madhab Behera, the elder brother of Bhagaban. Later the villagers imposed a penalty of Rs 1.42 lakh on the family on the charges of theft. However, Madhab’s wife Sukanti denied paying the penalty for which she was allegedly dragged out of the house and later assaulted.
The victim today registered a complaint with Sadar Police regarding the incident. Police have started an investigation in this connection.
Earlier in the second week of this month a family at Kotagarh village in Rajsunakhela area in the district was also allegedly assaulted by villagers on the suspicion of being thieves.
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