In a shocking incident that unfolded on April 21, 2025, two young men believed to be local scrap dealers were apprehended by residents at a cemetery for allegedly stealing metal nameplates and boards from graves to sell as scrap.
According to eyewitnesses, the duo was caught in the act by some vigilant locals who had been monitoring suspicious activities in the area.
The community, outraged by the desecration of the cemetery, swiftly confronted the suspects. The two were subjected to intense beatings before being paraded through the area alongside their alleged loot.
Photos and videos circulating on social media show the men with visibly bruised faces, holding pieces of the stolen metal items.
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with many calling for stricter security around cemeteries and harsher penalties for those who desecrate burial sites.
