Mohammad Jabbar Sheikh, a resident of Baalsu area of Kulgam, who was beaten by villagers of Kolpora accusing him of being a bovine thief, succumbed to his injuries this morning, a police spokesman said.
He said the villagers thrashed Sheikh and another person Ghulam Nabi after nabbing them on Wednesday.
When police reached the spot, both the persons had received injuries and were admitted to the hospital, where Sheikh succumbed, he said.