If that wasn't enough, some asked their accomplices to bring kerosene to burn us alive in the small room. "Four gau rakshaks held our hands and legs while others took turns to hit us with bats and iron rods. He informed other community members, who in turn called cops. Asked about the victims' claims that the rakshaks planned to burn them alive, DSP (SC/ST cell) Rajula, D G Bharwad, said he was not aware of it as the statement was recorded by his writer. "We had almost lost hope but police and other community members arrived just in time," said Ravi, whose right hand was fractured.Even after two months, he is unable to walk properly because of the beating.

Source: Times of India July 25, 2016 19:00 UTC