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Migrant workers from Bihar beaten in North Karnataka for allegedly stealing petrol

Five daily wage labourers from Bihar were beaten black and blue by a mob at Vijayapura Rural area in North Karnataka. The residents alleged that the workers would steal and sell diesel from parked vehicles on the highway. They were caught on suspicion, tied to a pole and thrashed. Police rescued the workers, but have not made any arrests. Some of the workers could barely walk after the ordeal.

Five daily wage laborers from Bihar were beaten black and blue by a mob at Vijayapura Rural area in North Karnataka. The residents alleged that the workers would steal and sell diesel from parked vehicles on the highway. They were caught on suspicion, tied to a pole and thrashed. Police rescued the workers, but have not made any arrests. Some of the workers could barely walk after the ordeal.