Dhule lynching case will be sent to fast-track court: Fadnavis

"People should not believe in rumours, we will take strict action against those who are behind them. The Dhule lynching case will be sent to fast-track court," Fadnavis said here.

So far 23 people have been arrested in connection with the lynching of five people in Dhule district.

Fadnavis earlier this week announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the victims' families.

The incident took place on Sunday when five people were lynched to death by villagers in Dhule district, on suspicion of being child-lifters.

The five persons were beaten to death after videos of child lifters were actively circulated on a WhatsApp group, police said.