Youth thrashed for social media posts about the girl in Eluru district

A youth, S. Srikanth, sustained grievous injuries when he was attacked by family members of the girl, who alleged that he had posted inappropriate comments about the girl on social media.

The incident took place at Narasimharao Palem village in Chatrai mandal of Eluru district. The victim’s condition was critical, according to police.

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Alleging that Srikanth molested the girl, her father and other family members attacked the youth with a mallet on his private parts.

The victim was admitted to a hospital in Khammam, Telangana and was shifted to a hospital in Vijayawada on Monday for better treatment.

Following the complaint, the Chatrai police registered a case and started an investigation.

Published – 18 April 2022 20:00 IST