Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has announced financial assistance of ₹1 lakh for the family of Abdul Kalam, a 22-year-old construction worker who died after being allegedly beaten by villagers. Kalam was accused of sexually assaulting and attempting to rape a tribal woman while she was bathing. In addition, the Jharkhand government, led by Hemant Soren, pledged ₹4 lakh in compensation, a government job, and a house for his family.
The Siddiqui community also committed to providing ₹51,000 to Kalam’s family. State Health Minister and Congress MLA Irfan Ansari visited the victim’s residence and met with his mother, Rehana Khatoon, assuring her of continued support.
Incident Details
The incident reportedly occurred on 8 May in Kadrukhutta village, located in the Penk Narayanpur police station jurisdiction of Bokaro district. According to the First Information Report (FIR), Kalam allegedly approached the wife of a local resident, Mahavir Murmu, while she was bathing in a pond. He allegedly assaulted her from behind, touched her inappropriately, and attempted to rape her. The woman reportedly resisted, bit his hand, and screamed for help. Her cries alerted nearby villagers, who intervened and caught Kalam as he attempted to flee. He was allegedly tied to a pole and assaulted by the locals before the police arrived.
According to an FIR filed by Kalam’s uncle, Abdul was injured during the mob attack and later declared dead at Bokaro Thermal Hospital. His family claimed he was mentally unwell and under medical care. They argued that if he had committed a crime, legal proceedings should have been followed instead of vigilante justice. Four individuals—Rupan Manjhi, Baharam Manjhi, Sukhlal Manjhi, and Baleshwar Hansda—have been arrested in connection with the incident.
Bermo Sub-Divisional Magistrate Mukesh Machhua confirmed the state’s promise to provide ₹4 lakh, a government job, and a house to Kalam’s family. However, the family has reportedly declined the compensation, insisting on justice instead.
The incident has sparked divided reactions online. Some users criticized the Congress leadership and the state government for offering support to a man accused of a grave crime, labeling it an inappropriate use of public funds. Others expressed sympathy for Kalam, claiming he was mentally ill or targeted because of his religious background. Some labeled the incident a case of mob lynching, while others underscored the severity of the sexual assault allegations.
तबरेज़ अंसारी के तरह फिर एक बेटा मॉब लिंचिंग का शिकार हो गया।
झारखंड: बोकारो जिला के नावाडीह अंचल अंतर्गत नारायणपुर में मो. अब्दुल कलाम जो सेंटरिंग का काम करके अपनी बूढ़ी मां का सहारा बना हुआ था, उसे भीड़ ने बेरहमी से पीट-पीट कर मार डाला। 1/4#MobLynching #JusticeForAbdulKalam pic.twitter.com/3rMMjaCkgp
— Firoz Naik Mirza (@MrFirozKhan) May 9, 2025
देश को खतरा देश में रह रहे उन आतंकियों से है जो मुसलमान देखकर मॉब लिंचिंग करते है!
झारखंड, बोकारो
अब्दुल कलाम नामक युवक को भीड़ ने घेर लिया और हाथ बांधकर बेरहमी से पीटकर मार डाला!
ये पहली बार नही है, इस आतंकी भीड़ ने कई बेकसूर मुसलमानों को मार डाला है! https://t.co/lJxf8V8GZE
— Sadaf Afreen صدف (@s_afreen7) May 10, 2025
बलात्कारी को मुआवजा केवल चरित्रहीन राहुल और उसके कांग्रेस गैंग के मेंबर ही दे सकते है
मरने वाला बलात्कारी मुल्ला था जिसके राहुल से करीबी सम्बन्ध थे
— Shamita yadav (@shamitayad1) May 15, 2025
Authorities continue to investigate the case to determine the full facts.
(With Inputs From OpIndia)
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