Odisha: Man dies by suicide after daughter's public humiliation
A man from Chhadia village, Odisha, died by suicide after his daughter was publicly shamed and assaulted by a local self-help group over bootlegging accusations.
The group vandalized their shop, demanded a hefty fine, and paraded the woman through the streets, leaving the family devastated.
What happened and what's next
After being accused of selling liquor illegally, residents vandalized a local shop and the group stormed their home, assaulted family members and forcibly dragged the woman to the local market.
The group imposed a ₹1 lakh fine (later dropped to ₹30k) and humiliated them in public.
Her father consumed poison on Sunday night following the incident and passed away at a local hospital on Monday.
Police are now investigating allegations that a "kangaroo court" was held, with officials promising strict action if anyone is found guilty: "No individual or group has the authority to dispense punishment outside the framework of law," said Inspector Mohd Hafiz.