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23 June 2026

Mob violence over child-lifting rumours in Odisha

The topic serves as a relevant case study for internal security challenges, social cohesion, and the ethical implications of mob violence, providing context for broader questions on law and order or social psychology.

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Notes

  • Recent surge in mob violence in Odisha linked to child-lifting rumours.
  • Incidents reported across multiple districts including Sambalpur, Rayagada, Mayurbhanj, and Balasore.
  • Victims include NGO workers, students, intellectually challenged individuals, and migrant labourers.
  • Language barriers and lack of local integration identified as triggers for suspicion in some cases.
  • Law enforcement response includes arrests, with investigations in some cases led by Additional DGP-level officers.
  • Trend of vigilante justice observed, indicating a breakdown of rule of law and public fearlessness regarding legal consequences.
  • Previous incidents include lynchings linked to accusations of harassment and cow slaughter.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in Mob violence over child-lifting rumours in Odisha, which has been running since 21 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The rise of mob vigilantism in India poses a significant challenge to the rule of law. Discuss the socio-psychological factors contributing to this trend and suggest administrative measures to curb such incidents. 150 words
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  2. Mob violence driven by misinformation and social suspicion undermines the constitutional guarantee of life and liberty. Analyze the role of local governance and community policing in preventing such instances of vigilante justice. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the recent trend of mob violence in Odisha as reported?

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