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Phone thieves in India face brutal vigilante justice
Original: Vigilante justice is BRUTAL when you’re a phone thief in India! Writer: Marie
Reports circulating online show alleged phone thieves in India being caught and beaten by members of the public rather than handed to police. The clips have drawn attention to how common mob punishment is for street theft in the country, with many viewers shocked by the severity of the beatings, while others argue such thieves face little other consequence.
Why now: Graphic footage of mob punishment for phone theft is circulating widely and sparking debate about vigilantism in India.
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