Three men wanted for assaulting elder

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A 60-year-old man of Daunara settlement, located about 70 kilometres from Maun, is fighting for his life hospitalised after he was allegedly brutally assaulted by three men who accused him of stealing their cattle.

The incident is alleged to have occurred on Friday when the three suspects reportedly went to the victim's home and confronted him over the alleged stock theft.

The confrontation allegedly turned violent, with the trio assaulting and repeatedly kicking the man, leaving him with serious injuries.

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Three men wanted for assaulting elder

A 60-year-old man of Daunara settlement, located about 70 kilometres from Maun, is fighting for his life hospitalised after he was allegedly brutally assaulted by three men who accused him of stealing their cattle.

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