Teen Lynched Following Allegations of Sexual Assault on Minor Girls in Arunachal Pradesh

A disturbing incident unfolded in Roing, Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, where a teenage migrant worker from Assam was tragically lynched by a mob following accusations of sexually assaulting several young girls.

Allegations of Repeated Assaults in School Hostel

The teenager, whose exact age remains unconfirmed, was accused of exploiting lax security at a local school hostel to gain access and sexually assault girls between the ages of six and eight. Sources indicate these assaults may have occurred repeatedly.

Community Outrage and Breakdown of Law and Order

The accusations ignited outrage within the community, culminating in the teenager being forcibly removed from police custody and lynched. This act of vigilante justice raises serious concerns about the breakdown of law and order and the vulnerability of individuals, even within the confines of a police station.