Mob beat ‘rapist’ to death, hack off his genitals and drag body through streets over ‘sex attack on disabled woman’ (Photos)

A mob in Rappolemba, Indonesia, took law into its own hands by beating a man to death, hacking off his genitals, and dragging his body through the streets as punishment after accusing him of raping a disabled woman.  

According to Mail Online, Ali, 47, was hunted by furious locals for allegedly raping and assaulting the woman in Gowa, Indonesia, on November 30.

The victim, identified only as T, was found battered and in a state of shock, sparking anger within the community.

Ali fled to a relative’s house before slipping into a nearby forest to escape the villagers’ wrath, according to local media.  But he was caught on December 3, when he emerged from the woods to look for food.

Passersby immediately recognised the suspect and lynched him. The attack was caught on camera.

The vigilantes were said to have ‘chopped up’ his genitals before parading his limp body in the community.

Senior Adjunct Commissioner Muhammad Aldy Sulaeman, Gowa Police Chief, said police rushed to Rappolemba Village to control the mob.

He said: ‘We can confirm that several videos have circulated regarding an alleged assault against an individual.

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Regarding this matter, we have coordinated with the Tompobulu Police. Based on the reports we received, the situation at the location is now under control.

‘We don’t want to underestimate the situation, and we are making checks and increasing security measures to keep the situation under control.

‘The initial information we received indicates that the person concerned was suspected of rape. However, we will continue to investigate this matter to determine the exact chronology of events.

‘The personnel involved include the Gowa Police’s medical team for the post-mortem examination, the Samapta Unit, the Criminal Investigation Unit, the Intelligence Unit, and the Community Policing Unit, accompanied by the local police chief. We have also coordinated with the South Sulawesi Regional Police Department.’

Locals claimed Ali had long been a menace, accusing him of being a repeat thief who had previously served prison time and was just recently released.

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