2006 Bhiwandi lynching

The 2006 Bhiwandi lynching refers to a violent incident that occurred in Bhiwandi, a town in Maharashtra, India, on September 29, 2006, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, Khadim Bhil and Arif Tiwari. The incident was precipitated by allegations of theft and led to the lynching of the accused by a mob, reflecting the communal tensions that have historically characterized the region. The incident raised significant concerns regarding mob justice, law enforcement's response, and communal harmony in India. Following the lynching, local authorities initiated investigations, leading to arrests and a trial that underscored the broader issues of vigilante violence and the socio-political dynamics in contemporary Indian society, particularly in areas with a history of ethnic and religious strife.