Mob mistakes interns for kidnappers, strips Delhi woman; 16 arrested
Published 19 June 2026 ยท local
Two young development workers, on a fellowship field visit in Odisha's Rayagada district, were brutally attacked by a mob who mistook them for child kidnappers
Two young development workers, on a fellowship field visit in Odisha's Rayagada district, were brutally attacked by a mob who mistook them for child kidnappers. Despite showing identity cards and explaining their purpose, the duo was chased, assaulted, and the woman was half-stripped. Police have arrested 16 individuals and are searching for more accused, registering four cases related to the terrifying ordeal.
Published: June 19, 2026 โข 7:49 PM IST ยท Updated: June 19, 2026 โข 9:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Two young development workers, on a fellowship field visit in Odisha's Rayagada district, were brutally attacked by a mob who mistook them for child kidnappers.
Despite showing identity cards and explaining their purpose, the duo was chased, assaulted, and the woman was half-stripped.
Police have arrested 16 individuals and are searching for more accused, registering four cases related to the terrifying ordeal.