Man, 60, Dragged Behind Bike After Resisting Robbery

In a shocking incident that has shaken public conscience, a 60-year-old man was brutally assaulted and dragged behind a motorcycle in the Simariya police station area of Rewa district, allegedly by a group of youths angered over what they perceived as an insult to their pride.

The victim, Lakshman Prajapati, was returning to his village on a bicycle after visiting the Simariya fair when the incident occurred. According to his daughter-in-law, Sonu Prajapati, the attack was completely unprovoked and marked by extreme cruelty.

As per the complaint, Lakshman Prajapati was cycling past Padrai turn when a group of youths standing with their motorcycles asked him to stop. When the elderly man ignored them and continued on his way, the youths reportedly chased him down, stopped his bicycle, and assaulted him.

The attackers allegedly tied his hands with a muffler, fastened it to a motorcycle, and dragged him along the road for nearly three to four kilometres. During the ordeal, the elderly man suffered severe injuries, with deep wounds and extensive bruising caused by being dragged across the road surface.

Several villagers witnessed the horrifying scene and immediately alerted the police. By the time police reached the spot, tension had escalated in the area. Angry villagers blocked the road, demanding strict action against the accused. The blockade was lifted only after police officials intervened and assured swift action.

Laxman Prajapati was rushed to Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Rewa, where he remains in critical condition. Doctors say his injuries are severe, his arm bone is exposed, and he has deep abrasions and wounds across his body. He is currently battling for his life.

Police officials confirmed that three youths were involved in the incident. The victim has identified one of the accused, while efforts are underway to identify and arrest the others. The police have stated that search operations are ongoing and assured that all those responsible will be arrested soon.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage in the area, with residents demanding exemplary punishment for those involved in what many are calling an act of inhuman brutality.