A man from Kerala is assaulted by a mob in Sambalpur, Odisha, after rumours spread that he was involved in child kidnapping. According to reports, the victim is targeted over unverified allegations circulating locally and online, and a video of the assault is said to have gained attention on social media. Police detain three individuals in connection with the incident. The attack is described as part of a wider pattern of mob violence linked to false accusations, with another similar assault reported days earlier in Rayagada district. Authorities have not publicly confirmed the allegations against the victim. The case is being investigated, and officials are examining the circumstances that led to the assault and the role of the rumour that prompted the crowd action. The incident highlights concerns about how quickly rumours can trigger violence before facts are established.