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More Than 100 Arrested for Mob Beating in India

VOA News

   Indian officials say more than 100 people have been arrested in
   connection with a gruesome crime.

   A mob in the state of Maharashtra dragged three men from a car Thursday
   and beat them to death.

   "Nobody guilty in this heinous crime and shameful act will be spared
   and they will be brought to justice in the strongest way possible,"
   said Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhay Thackeray.

   The victims were headed to a funeral when they were stopped by the mob.

   The crowd reportedly suspected the men of being thieves.

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