Tribal Student Beaten to Death in Chhattisgarh: Political War Erupts

A 21-year-old tribal student, Mangal Muria, was beaten to death in Raipur after refusing to give his ATM pin. Two suspects were apprehended while fleeing. The incident has sparked a political controversy, with accusations exchanged between Congress and BJP leaders over tribal safety and governance.


PTI | Raipur | Updated: 01-07-2024 23:29 IST | Created: 01-07-2024 23:29 IST
Tribal Student Beaten to Death in Chhattisgarh: Political War Erupts
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A 21-year-old tribal student was beaten to death in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, after an altercation over ATM pin refusal, police revealed on Monday.

Two suspects, including a minor, were captured while attempting to flee. The incident has ignited a political firestorm, with Congress and BJP trading barbs over tribal safety under current governance.

Mangal Muria, hailing from Bastar district and studying at a private university, faced the brunt of violence in the early hours of June 24. Despite police intervention, he succumbed to his injuries on June 25. The case has spotlighted political tensions and concerns about tribal security in the region.

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