Kerala man lynched in Bengal; seven, including two minors, held (opens original article in a new tab)

A Kerala man was lynched in West Bengal after being suspected of theft, with seven people including two minors arrested. Police are investigating the incident, which involved a language barrier and allegations of harassment.

• A 30-year-old man from Kerala was lynched in West Bengal's Kultali on June 9, 2026, after villagers suspected him of theft.
• Seven people, including two minors, were arrested in connection with the incident.
• Police are investigating allegations that the victim may have harassed a pregnant woman, though the primary suspicion was theft.