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Two Men Tortured, Killed In Karnataka Village
NDTV
Girish Mudalagiriappa, 30 and Girish, 32, -- both of whom belonged to the Dalit community -- had been named in several cases of petty theft, including a water pump, a motor bike and areca nuts.
Two men were tortured and killed at Peddanahalli village in Karnataka's Tumkuru on Thursday night. Their bodies were found today on the outskirts of the village. The police said they had criminal records and were out on bail.
Girish Mudalagiriappa, 30 and Girish, 32, -- both of whom belonged to the Dalit community -- had been named in several cases of petty theft, including a water pump, a motor bike and areca nuts.
The police said the two men were taken to a secluded place on Thursday night. The police said they had gone willingly with the main accused,
The main accused and their accomplices held their feet over fire to ensure they cannot escape. Then they were beaten to death, the police said.