Davangere (Karnataka), Apr 6 (PTI) A minor boy from the Hakki Pikki tribe was tied to a tree, beaten, and had red ants shoved inside his underwear on suspicion of theft in Davangere district, police said on Sunday.

The incident came to light after a video of the act went viral, following which police arrested nine people in connection with the case.

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According to the police, the incident is believed to have occurred on April 4 at Ashtappanahalli in Channagiri Taluk.

Another boy who tried to rescue the minor was also assaulted.

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Police have arrested nine individuals and launched a further investigation.

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