Man beaten by mob over child-lifter rumour in Odisha; 5 detained

Three individuals have been detained in Sambalpur, Odisha, following the alleged mob assault of a man from Kerala. The victim was reportedly targeted due to circulating child kidnapping rumors, with a video of the incident gaining traction online. This incident echoes a similar attack in Rayagada district days prior, highlighting a disturbing trend of mob violence fueled by false accusations.