Mob beats robber to death

Angry mob beat a robber dead at Shahjadpur upazila in Sirajganj Friday night.

The deceased was identified as Abdul Halim, 35, son of Nodia Pramanik of the upazila's Sherkhali area.

Locals said Halim and his gang broke into one Roich Uddin's shop in Darga Char Market late night Friday.

Sensing their presence, some fishermen called out to the villagers who chased the robbers, they added. All except Halim managed to flee.

The locals beat Halim dead on the spot and disposed his body on the verandah of Potajia Health Complex in Shahjadpur, said police.

On information, police recovered the body yesterday morning and sent it to Sirajganj General Hospital morgue.

The deceased was accused in 10-12 cases filed for murder, robbery and snatching, said Jasim Uddin, officer-in-charge of Shahjadpur Police Station.

Police filed a case in connection with Halim's death.

Source : The Daily Star

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