Maharashtra: At least 5 people were arrested on Friday for allegedly beating a 29-year-old man to death on the suspicion of being a thief in Mumbai's Borivali, an official said.
The incident took place on Thursday (May 25). Earlier, the police had detained four people.
"Four persons were detained for allegedly beating to death a 29-year-old man on suspicion of theft in the Kasturba Marg police station area," Mumbai police said.
A police team rushed to the spot after being informed and rescued him. He was then taken to a nearby hospital, the official said.
"He was discharged after preliminary treatment and brought to the police station. But as he complained of uneasiness after some time he was again rushed back to the same hospital where he died," he added.
The deceased was identified as Pravin Lahane who is the brother of a police officer. The police have registered a case under sections 304, 143, 144, 147, 148 and 149 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
(With inputs from ANI)
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