Man accused of rape and murder lynched after escaping Assam court

A man accused of rape and murder, lynched by mob after escape from court.

A 45-year-old man, who escaped from court two days back and was accused of rape and murder, was lynched by a mob on in Assam's Lakhimpur district.

Gerjai Barua was hiding in Kilakili village in Ghilamar police station area when some locals nabbed him during the early hours.


A police officer said, "By that time, more villagers gathered and they started thrashing Barua. When police reached, the man was found to be severely injured, and two police personnel also received injuries while trying to rescue him from the irate mob. "

He was taken Dhakuakhana Civil Hospital and was declared brought dead.