Tutu Singh was attacked with sticks on Sunday night by angry villagers who alleged that the man abused a minor girl.
The man, who was dumped in a critical condition, was found dead on the roadside in the village yesterday, Dhiren Chandra Nanda, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Betnati said.
A case of murder was registered in Baisinga police station against some villagers, he said.
One person was arrested, while two other accused were on the run, he said.
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