A rumour, a lynching in India and a long wait for justice
Summary
In 2018, two men traveling in Assam, India, were wrongly accused of kidnapping children and killed by a mob. After nearly eight years, a court convicted 20 people for murder and unlawful assembly but acquitted 25 others due to lack of strong evidence, leaving families still seeking justice.Key Facts
- Abhijeet Nath and Nilotpal Das were attacked and killed by a mob in Karbi Anglong, Assam, in 2018.
- Rumors of child kidnappers, spread mainly through WhatsApp and viral videos, fueled violence in the area.
- Around 150-200 villagers gathered during the attack; about 50 took part directly.
- A court convicted 20 people of murder and participation in unlawful assembly; 25 others were acquitted.
- The accused who were convicted deny the charges and can appeal the verdict.
- Families of the victims expressed dissatisfaction with the court ruling, especially the acquittals, and are considering further legal steps.
- The men were traveling from Guwahati to Karbi Anglong and likely stopped to ask for directions when they were attacked.
- The case has drawn national attention and highlights the dangers of rumors leading to mob violence in India.
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