Tension erupted in the Meghliband slum area of Simna under West Tripura District after a laborer was beaten to death for allegedly stealing goat.
The deceased identified as Sunil Orang.
According to the report a goat entered to Sunil Orang’s house on Sunday afternoon, the deceased’s elder brother said. Sunil Orang ties the goat. Later the goat died.
After this incident, the owner of the goat came to Sunil Orang’s house and witnessed the incident and told the people of the area.
At night, local people called Sunil Orang from his house. Later on Monday morning, they found Sunil Orang’s dead body in a house in the area.
Meanwhile, a woman from the house where Sunil Orang’s body was recovered said that Sunil Orang was beaten up in another place.
“Three persons then brought Sunil Orang to our house and tied him up. Sunil Orang was alive at that time. Later, Sunil Orang died” said the woman.
On Monday morning, the police of Sidhai Police Station rushed to the spot under the leadership of Sub-Divisional Police Officer.
West Tripura District Police Supar Kiran Kumar K rushed to the spot later. Forensic experts were taken to the spot.
The District Superintendent of Police said that a total of 9 people have been arrested in connection with this incident. Among the 9 arrested, two are women.
Later, the body of Sunil Orang was taken to the hospital for post-mortem in the presence of the police.
There is tension in the area regarding this incident. “We are investigating the whole incident” said police.
