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Headless Body Sparks Riots and Fear in Mariwada

12/8/2025

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A headless body was discovered in Mariwada, India, leading to riots involving around 5,000 villagers attacking a murder suspect's home.
The mob set fire to approximately 50 houses belonging to the Bengali community after the body of Lake Podiami, a Koya tribe member, was found in a river.
Police have deployed additional forces to restore order as tensions rise, with local Bengali residents fearing for their safety.
The deceased's family is refusing a postmortem and has left the body at the hospital.

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Story summary

A headless body was discovered in Mariwada, India, leading to riots involving around 5,000 villagers attacking a murder suspect's home.
The mob set fire to approximately 50 houses belonging to the Bengali community after the body of Lake Podiami, a Koya tribe member, was found in a river.
Police have deployed additional forces to restore order as tensions rise, with local Bengali residents fearing for their safety.
The deceased's family is refusing a postmortem and has left the body at the hospital.