Charged with the theft of a bullock, a man was tied to a tree and beaten up by villagers in Jambaga in Kalaburagi district on Monday. He was later handed over to Kalaburagi Suburban Police.
As per information provided by the villagers, Manjunath, a resident of Jambaga (B) village, had stolen one of the two bullocks belonging to Mallanna Degaon of the village and also, made an attempt to sell it in a neighbouring village.
They added that the buyers, who suspected the bona fides of the vendor, discovered the theft by enquiring more about the animal. They then informed the villagers in Jambaga.
