India, May 28 -- A 28-year-old alleged burglar was beaten to death by locals after he was caught inside a house trying to steal in outer Delhi's Kanjhawala area early Wednesday, and eight people have been detained in connection with the case, a police officer said.

The deceased was identified as Karan. According to police, the incident occurred around 2 am, when the man allegedly entered the house of a labourer with the intention of committing theft. "The homeowner, who was asleep inside the house, woke up and caught the man. During the confrontation, Karan allegedly attacked him and injured his head before trying to escape," the officer said.

The commotion alerted neighbours, who gathered at the scene and allegedly identified the man a...