The victim said the group started abusing him and some of them thrashed him. A preliminary investigation showed that the argument started over seat-sharing. Let us not take the law into our own hands and start meting out some kind of ‘punishment’ of our own. This is totally illegal and criminal. There is a law ’n’ order machinery which can be informed but ordinary citizens cannot start meting out some kind of ‘punishment and justice’ on their own accord.

We have heard and read about so many accounts of ‘mob lynching’ ever since there has been a beef ban. As citizens, we have absolutely no right to beat up people or even intimidate them on ‘suspicions’ of beef and we can certainly not go around imposing our own law. This has gone on far too long and it is time the State and Central governments speak out about this problem, warning people of consequences if they resort to teaching others some kind of lesson.

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How are rising Ganesh idol prices affecting the traditional celebrations for Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai?

Higher costs for devotees 40.78%

Impact on mandal activities 28.25%

Shift to alternative celebrations 30.97%

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It is also important because even one act of violence which may seem trivial at first is very dangerous. A small spark that can lead to an inferno. It can embolden others and set a pattern.