Tragic Lemon Plucking Incident Sparks Outrage in Bihar

A teenage boy died on Tuesday following a tragic incident where he was allegedly beaten by an elderly man for plucking lemons from a tree in Bihar's Nalanda district, according to police reports.

The event took place in Sakrawa village, leading to an investigation by the Superintendent of Police Bharat Soni to uncover the truth behind the fatal confrontation. Following the incident, the boy's body was sent to Sadar Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

Authorities, including the district magistrate, inspected the site amidst tension with villagers, which required the police to use mild force to restore order. SP Soni assured that the investigation would ensure the harshest punishment for the perpetrator.

(With inputs from agencies.)