Attempted Kidnapping of Minor Sparks Tension in Sundernagar, Himachal; Accused Beaten by Locals, Minority Community Protests at Police Station
Sundernagar, Mandi: A disturbing incident in Himachal Pradesh’s Sundernagar town has sparked communal tension after a 38-year-old man allegedly tried to abduct a 13-year-old girl. Locals intervened, beating the accused and blackening his face before handing him over to the police. The incident escalated when members of the minority community allegedly staged a protest at the police station, leading to further chaos.
The Incident
According to police, the married accused had reportedly been following the minor girl for several days. On Wednesday, he arrived near the girl’s home in an SUV and attempted to abduct her. The family tried to intervene, but the accused allegedly assaulted them. The commotion attracted locals, who restrained the man, physically punished him, and handed him to ...


