Man tied to pole, thrashed to death in UP

Balrampur: A 38-year-old man was allegedly tied to a wooden pole and beaten with sticks by some villagers on suspicion of theft here resulting in his death, police said on Thursday.

Ram Sneh, a history-sheeter, was allegedly caught by some locals in Bishanpur Kala village on suspicion of theft.

They tied him to a wooden pole and allegedly beat him severely with sticks, Superintendent of Police Vikas Kumar said.

The man was taken to a hospital by his family members, where doctors declared him dead, the SP said. Police have registered a case under various sections, including murder, against an accused, Akbar, and arrested him.