Anita Anand | Vigilantism Poses A Growing Threat And Is A Blot On India's Democracy

Vigilantism is a growing threat and a blot on India's democracy. Many citizens take the law into their own hands because they feel the justice system fails them. Political scientist Regina Bateson said, "vigilantism is the extra-legal prevention, investigation, or punishment of offences." This trend continues to undermine public trust.