2016 Jharkhand mob lynching

The 2016 Jharkhand mob lynching refers to a violent incident that occurred on June 18, 2016, in the village of Bheda, situated in the Jharkhand state of India. The lynching involved a mob of villagers who brutally attacked and killed two men, Nasir and his associate Obaidullah, based on unfounded rumors that accused them of being involved in cattle theft. This incident sparked widespread outrage and condemnation across India, highlighting the escalating prevalence of mob violence and vigilantism linked to social tensions surrounding cattle slaughter and beef consumption in the country. The event raised serious concerns regarding law enforcement, communal harmony, and the safety of marginalized communities, prompting calls for judicial interventions and legal reforms to address mob violence.