Police, on Tuesday, arrested five more people in connection with the lynching of Tabrej Ansari who died in a hospital on Saturday. Last night too, six persons were arrested taking the total numbers to 16.
The victim, Tabrez, a resident of Kharsawan, was caught after stealing a motorcycle, a purse, a voter I-card and cellphone from Dhatkidih along with two of his associates. He was nabbed by a group of villagers.
Seraikela-Kharsawan superintendent of police, Karthik S, said he has set up a three-member high-level team comprising SDO, Seraikela, SDPO, Headquarters and civil surgeon. The team has started investigation.