Agartala, Feb. 10 -- A 35-year-old man was lynched by a mob on suspicion of theft in Belonia, located in Tripura's South District.

According to police officials, the incident occurred at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in the Belonia subdivision.

The victim, identified as Babul Mia, a resident of the same area, was allegedly caught by locals who suspected him of being a thief.

"Last night, a person was detained at JNV School in Belonia on suspicion of theft. He was then assaulted by the public. When he was taken to the hospital, doctors declared him brought dead. A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway," a police officer stated.

Following the incident, Babul Mia's family members rushed to the hospital after receiv...