Madhya Pradesh witnessed a chilling act of vengeance in Rewa when three criminals bound 60-year-old Laxman Prajapati to a scooter’s rear using a towel and hauled him meters down a dusty village path in Semariya. Triggered by his refusal to pay up during a roadside shakedown, the Saturday 4:30 PM incident has left the nation stunned.
A disturbing video of the dragging, which exploded on social media overnight, reveals the victim’s futile pleas amid the torment. The clip’s virality amplified local anger, turning a personal tragedy into a communal uproar.
Fighting for life at Sanjay Gandhi Hospital, the elderly Prajapati endures grave wounds. Medical teams report critical damage, with ongoing treatment vital to his prognosis.
One attacker, Kunnu Saket, is in custody as police scour the area for the fugitives. Lead investigator Vikas Kapish revealed, ‘It started as a robbery bid. His defiance led to this heinous retaliation. Full motive under probe.’
Villagers and kin, seething with rage, jammed the key Rewa-Semariya route, halting traffic in protest. ‘Endless harassment, zero action from cops,’ they alleged. Administrators intervened, dispersing the gathering after pledges of thorough pursuit and prosecution.
Beyond the immediate horror, this case spotlights systemic failures in protecting rural elders from predatory gangs. As searches intensify, officials affirm commitment to rigorous charges. The incident serves as a stark reminder: defiance against crime must not cost lives, and justice must prevail swiftly.