A political controversy has erupted in Uttar Pradesh after a 38-year-old Dalit man was brutally overwhelmed to loss of life in Rae Bareli district over unfounded rumours about “drone thieves”. Police have attributed the assault to panic amongst villagers who believed drones have been getting used to steal objects from houses.

The sufferer, recognized as Hariom from Fatehpur district, was captured in a stunning video being thrashed by a mob, information company PTI reported. The clip has since gone viral on social media, with Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed sharing it on X (previously Twitter) and alleging that the attackers have been supporters of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Got here throughout a really disturbing video from Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, the place a Dalit youth Hariom was lynched and killed by a number of criminals.

When he repeatedly mentioned “Rahul Gandhi, @RahulGandhi ,” these criminals claimed they have been supporters of Yogi.

That is what the double engine… pic.twitter.com/s4M6JziAfj

— Dr. Shama Mohamed (@drshamamohd) October 5, 2025

“When he repeatedly mentioned ‘Rahul Gandhi’, these criminals claimed they have been supporters of Yogi,” Mohamed posted on X, whereas holding each the state and central governments accountable for the deteriorating legislation and order scenario. “Nobody is secure below the BJP authorities,” she added.

Congress chief Supriya Shrinate knowledgeable that LoP Rahul Gandhi spoke to the household and guaranteed his assist. In a put up, she wrote, “Chief of the Opposition @RahulGandhi ji spoke on the cellphone with the daddy and brother of the deceased who was brutally killed in Raebareli. He additionally promised to face absolutely with the household of their struggle for justice together with condolences. This brutality in opposition to Dalits is not going to be tolerated at any value – ‘Baba’s folks’ ought to hearken to this fastidiously.”

नेता विपक्ष @RahulGandhi जी ने रायबरेली में नृशंसता से मारे गए मृतक के पिता और भाई से फ़ोन पर बात की

परिवार को सांत्वना के साथ न्याय की लड़ाई में पूरा साथ देने का वादा भी किया

दलितों के साथ यह दरिंदगी किसी कीमत पर बर्दाश्त नहीं की जाएगी – ‘बाबा के लोग’ यह बात ध्यान से सुन लें

— Supriya Shrinate (@SupriyaShrinate) October 5, 2025

In line with stories, Hariom—who was mentioned to be mentally unstable—was heard feebly uttering the phrases “Rahul Gandhi” through the assault. In response, the attackers laughed and shouted in Hindi, “Sab yahan Baba ke saath hain” (“Everybody right here is with Baba”), a comment the Congress has interpreted as a reference to Yogi Adityanath.

Police mentioned the incident occurred when Hariom was strolling to his in-laws’ home in Dandepur Jamunapur village. He was surrounded by a mob that accused him of belonging to a gang allegedly marking homes for theft utilizing drones. The attackers beat him with belts and sticks, resulting in his loss of life quickly after.

Police Arrest 5, Droop SHO

In line with a PTI report, Rae Bareli police have arrested 5 males in reference to the lynching. Superintendent of Police Yashveer Singh confirmed the arrests and mentioned that Unchahar Station Home Officer (SHO) Sanjay Kumar had been transferred for negligence.

“The native police have been conscious that rumours have been spreading within the space,” Singh informed PTI.

Authorities mentioned that baseless claims about thieves utilizing drones to mark homes have unfold quickly in a number of localities, leading to widespread panic—and now, lethal penalties.