Singrauli:

A disturbing video from Madhya Pradesh's Singrauli district has triggered outrage after it showed a tribal man from the Baiga community being mercilessly beaten with a hockey stick inside the premises of the Nigahi Coal Handling Plant, operated by Northern Coalfields Limited.

The victim has been identified as Anne Lal Baiga. In the video, which has now gone viral on social media, he is seen lying helpless on the ground, pleading for mercy as the accused allegedly continues to assault him. The security in charge, identified as MD Singh, is allegedly seen abusing and beating him with a hockey stick while bystanders watch.

The most chilling part of the video is not just the assault but also the voices around it. As the tribal man keeps pleading, "I beg of you, please don't hit me," people standing nearby are allegedly heard encouraging the attacker, saying, "Spare his head, but break everything else."

The incident reportedly took place around a month ago near the Nigahi Coal Handling Plant area. According to the victim's statement to police, he had gone into the forest with his wife to collect firewood when security personnel posted in the area allegedly stopped him. They reportedly suspected him of stealing scrap material and then assaulted him in the name of interrogation.