Man paraded shirtless with a noose around his neck over ₹30,000 dispute in Vizianagaram
A 30-year-old man was kidnapped, assaulted, and paraded through the streets of Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, following a dispute over a ₹30,000 motorcycle payment. Police have arrested five individuals and charged them with attempted murder and kidnapping under the SC/ST Act.
Why it matters
The incident highlights severe issues regarding vigilante justice and social violence in rural regions.
A 30-year-old man was allegedly confined overnight, assaulted, tied with ropes and paraded through the streets of Ramachandra Rajupeta in Bhogapuram mandal of Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh over a payment dispute of about ₹30,000.
The incident came to light late on Sunday (September 6, 2026) evening, after a video of the assault spread on social media. Vizianagaram Superintendent of Police A.R. Damodar visited the spot, spoke to the victim and asked the police to take stringent action. The police have booked five persons for attempt to murder and kidnapping and under provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
In a heinous act, a 30-year-old man was allegedly confined overnight, assaulted and tied with ropes, stripped before being paraded through the streets at Ramachandra Rajupeta in #Bhogapuram mandal of #Vizianagaram district. pic.twitter.com/Rs1VDdO4Lh
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