Rairangpur: A youth was allegedly beaten to death by four persons on suspicion of mobile phone theft in Mayurbhanj district, police said.
The incident took place at Chaunradihi village under Badampahad police station limits.
According to reports, the accused allegedly abducted Baraju Dehuri on suspicion of stealing a mobile phone and brutally assaulted him. They reportedly smashed his head with a stone, leaving him critically injured.
Dehuri was rushed to Rairangpur Sub Divisional Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment.
Police have arrested four persons in connection with the incident and registered a murder case at Badampahad police station. A scientific team has also been engaged in the investigation to collect evidence.
