A Study of the Psychology of Mob Lynchers An Indian Perspective

Mob Lynching is a pathway to glorify a religion or a class of people by oppressing and taking the laws into one’s own hands. It involves taking one’s life by attacking the person in groups. The rise in the phenomena of mob lynching in India is as alarming as helplessness in terms of lack of availability of laws in the country.This research article aimed to explain how mob control is one of the most difficult tasks that law enforcement organizations have to perform since it is tough to control a mob or crowd without infringing human rights. It is extremely important that law enforcement organizations learn about crowd psychology; otherwise, they will be unable to manage the crowd effectively with just use force. This research article will cover several crowd/mob behaviour theories. The objective of this research article is to help readers understand the reasons behind of mob behaviour. Understanding mob psychology can help law enforcement and mediators observe and communicate with crowds more effectively. Mob psychology can aid in the identification of mob leaders and rational people, allowing for more effective communication, distraction, as well as cooperation with the crowd. The article will attempt to attempt to solve the complexity of mob psychology in order to help readers understand why mobs behave as they do and how they may be effectively managed.