“In a shocking display of vigilante justice, childhood was chained and paraded through the streets of Bihar-Over a sack of Peas”
Munger, Bihar
A viral 20 second horrifying incident in Jhowabahiyar village, where four boys- minor- tied with ropes, beaten up and were paraded through the village. They were accused of stealing 25kg of peas, prompting public humiliation instead of legal action.
In the footage, the boys appear visibly distressed, with their hands bound tightly, as residents walk them through the streets- some locals provoked the children during the ordeal
One boy repeatedly confessed to the theft and implicated the others, but no adults intervened during the punishment.
Local police have acknowledged the video, launched an investigation, and confirmed the minor identities. According to Police, statements are being gathered, and footage is being reviewed to track down those responsible