A rumour, a lynching in India and a long wait for justice
A court has convicted 20 people for the 2018 mob lynching of two men falsely accused of kidnapping children.
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"We are not satisfied, adding that they would consult with their lawyer on possible next steps and that they sought the strictest punishment for those convicted."
— Gopal Das , Other
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A court has convicted 20 people for the 2018 mob lynching of two men falsely accused of kidnapping children.
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