Goa, Dec. 22 -- In a disturbing incident reported from Kerala, a migrant worker from Chhattisgarh was lynched by a mob on suspicion of being a Bangladeshi infiltrator. According to the transcript, the victim, a father of two, was questioned, slapped, and eventually beaten to death by locals who claimed his appearance and language raised suspicion. The incident has sparked concern, particularly as it occurred in a state often regarded for its progressive values. Police have taken five people into custody in connection with the murder. Authorities later confirmed that the victim was not a Bangladeshi national but a labourer who had come to earn a livelihood.

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