Vadodara: Mob brutally beats Shahbaz, Akram; One dead another critical | VIDEO

Vadodara mob attack Muslim youths: In a tragic incident in Vadodara, Gujarat, two Muslim youths, Shahbaz and Akram, were violently attacked by a mob following allegations of theft. The attack, which took place in the presence of police, left Shahbaz dead on the spot, while Akram is fighting for his life in critical condition.

Mob violence claims a life

According to local sources, Shahbaz succumbed to the injuries he sustained during the brutal assault. The mob accused the two young men of theft, but no formal investigation or evidence of their involvement had been presented before the attack occurred.

The video of the incident is going viral across social media platforms. 

In #Gujarat's #Vadodara, two #Muslim youths Shahbaz and Akram were brutally assaulted by mob over allegations of theft.

Shahbaz has died on the spot while the condition of Akram is critical.

Family said the victims were assaulted in the presence of police when both had gone out… pic.twitter.com/43bb5aYdNX

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Family alleges police inaction

The families of the victims have expressed outrage, stating that the attack took place in full view of law enforcement officers, who failed to intervene. Both Shahbaz and Akram had reportedly gone out for tea when the mob, fueled by accusations of theft, targeted them. "They were assaulted in front of the police," the family claimed, questioning the authorities' failure to prevent the violence.

Police officials launch investigation into the matter

The incident has sparked demands for justice from the local community and rights groups, who are calling for a thorough investigation into both the mob’s actions and the police's role in the tragic events.