A 40-year old Dalit man allegedly stole a water pump in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district and was beaten to death, according to the police.

The incident took place in Ghatoli area on Saturday morning when a 60-year old man and his two sons along with some unidentified people thrashed Dhulichand Meena, who belonged to Mewakheda village. They alleged that he stole a water pump from their fields, Station House Officer Nainuram Meena said.