Guwahati, Aug. 2 -- Two individuals, including a minor, were allegedly assaulted over suspicion of theft in Assam's Golaghat district, which triggered outrage after a video of the brutal assault went viral on social media.

According to police, the incident took place in the Gelabil area of the district under the Sarupathar assembly constituency on Friday after the mob led by three brothers allegedly physically tortured the two victims.

A senior official from the Golaghat district police confirmed that three brothers were the main accused behind the act. Meanwhile, both injured individuals were admitted to a local hospital and are currently recovering.

"Three brothers who led the mob are the main accused and they have been absconding si...