Jhalawar, Jan. 6 -- A group of eight to 10 men assaulted an elderly man on Saturday, January 3, in the Aklera town of Jhalwar district in Rajasthan, after they suspected him of petty theft.

A video of the incident shared on social media shows the unidentified elderly man surrounded by a group of men who were seen repeatedly striking him on his head and body, and even using sticks to beat him on a highway.

They carried him to the other side of the highway and continued beating him, while the man, weakened after the blows, was unable to defend himself. The man could be seen without footwear and disoriented, calling out for help, while the mob continued to assault him.

Speaking to Siasat.com, Jhalwar Superintendent of Police (SP) Amit Kum...