The Madhya Pradesh Police have registered a case after a video showing two men being brutally assaulted and forced to consume animal dung by a mob in Sehore district went viral on social media, an official said on Tuesday (June 24, 2025).
Doraha police station in-charge Rajesh Sinha told The Hindu that the incident occurred in Dugliwali village, about four to five days ago. The victims have been identified as Shauqat Mehboob and Arif Ali, both residents of Raisen district.
“We do not know what the matter is and why they were assaulted at the moment, but we have taken cognisance of the viral video and established contact with the families of the two victims. They will come to the police station on Wednesday to record their statement,” Mr. Sinha said, adding that further action would be taken based on their testimonies.
In the 46-second clip, the two men are seen sitting in mud, tied up with ropes and surrounded by a mob that is physically assaulting them and coercing them into eating animal dung. One of the victims appears to be wearing a salwar over his clothes.
Mr. Sinha confirmed that a case has been registered under Sections 296, 115(2), 118(1), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Meanwhile, the office of the Superintendent of Police posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Under the jurisdiction of Doraha police station, following an incident of assault on two youths and the emergence of an objectionable video, the police have taken suo motu cognisance, registered an FIR, identified the accused, and are proceeding with legal action.”
However, Mr. Sinha clarified that the identities of those involved in the incident had not yet been confirmed by the local police.
The Opposition Congress has condemned the incident and targeted the BJP-led State government, raising concerns over deteriorating law and order.
“Is a parallel justice system now operating in Madhya Pradesh, where decisions are made by the barbaric laws of mob rule? This viral video from Sehore district is once again raising such questions, where mob justice is overshadowing human lives!” Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari wrote on X.
Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar described the act as “inhumane and unforgivable” and demanded stringent action against those responsible.
Published – June 24, 2025 10:41 pm IST
