BHANGA, FARIDPUR, Jan 18: A suspected thief was killed by mob in Bhanga Upazila of the district early Thursday.
The incident took place in Bhadrakanda Village under Nashirabad Union of the upazila at around 3 am.
The deceased was identified as Israfil Sheikh, 40, a resident of Khatra Village under Kaulibera Union in the upazila.
According to police and locals, the suspected thief broke the lock of one Zakir Mollas house in Bhadrakanda area at around 3 am and started stealing. The imam of the local mosque, who was sleeping in the next room, sensed the presence of the thief and announced matter to the people around with the mike of the mosque.
Later on, the villagers gathered and chased Israfil in a garden and beat him up. Israfil died on the spot.
On information, police rushed to the scene and recovered the body.
Officer-in-Charge of Bhanga Police Station Mamunur Rashid confirmed the incident, adding that necessary steps would be taken in this regard.
