In a disturbing incident in Madhya Pradesh, a 60-year-old man named Lakshman Prajapati was tied with a towel and dragged behind a vehicle, believed to be a motorcycle, by three individuals after he refused to give them money while riding his bicycle. Prajapati is currently in critical condition at Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Rewa, fighting for his life due to severe injuries sustained during the ordeal.
The appalling assault occurred in the Semaria village area under the Rewa district around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. The perpetrators called out to Prajapati to stop, but when he ignored them, they captured and dragged him along the road as a punishment for not complying with their demand for money.
A video of the incident emerged on social media, causing outrage among locals and online users. The footage depicted the elderly man being ruthlessly pulled, shedding light on the heartless nature of the attack.
One of the suspects, Kunnu Saket, has been apprehended by the Rewa police, while the other two are currently on the run, prompting a search operation to locate them. Investigating officer Vikas Kapish confirmed that Saket and his associates were responsible for the assault and stated that further inquiries are ongoing to ascertain the exact motive behind the crime, with initial reports suggesting an attempted robbery.
Relatives and villagers from Semaria staged a road blockade on the Rewa-Semaria road to protest the incident and demand swift justice and improved security measures in rural areas. This brutal act has reignited concerns about the safety of elderly individuals in remote regions of the state, emphasizing the need for timely intervention to prevent such crimes. Authorities have pledged to pursue the fugitive suspects and ensure stringent legal repercussions.
Despite Prajapati’s critical condition, the investigating officer has expressed optimism about his well-being. Community leaders have urged prompt action to uphold trust in law enforcement and deter similar acts of violence.
