Youth dies following beating over theft allegations in Lalmonirhat

The deceased, Hasanur Rahman, 29, was a rickshaw driver and a resident of Mirzarkot in Patgram Municipality's Ward No. 8. He was son of late Ashraf Ali.

According to local sources and family members, on November 11, Hasanur was accused of stealing an IPS battery from the home of Yunus Ali in ward no. 6. The battery was allegedly found on Hasanur's rickshaw, prompting Yunus Ali's sons and others to assault him. When Hasanur's wife, Bilkis Begum, attempted to intervene, she was also beaten. 
Hasanur was treated at a local private hospital and taken home but his condition worsened. He succumbed to his injuries at noon on November 16.

Following Hasanur's death, his relatives and neighbors protested outside Yunus Ali's house and his sons' businesses. The shops were quickly shut down and the accused left the scene.

Family members, said, "People claimed that Hasanur had taken the battery and they mercilessly beat him, breaking his ribs. Even his wife, who came to save him, was beaten. We demand justice."

In response, Faruk Hossain, one of Yunus Ali�s sons, claimed, "We did not beat him. The battery was found in his rickshaw, and the villagers slapped him. I am unwell myself and wasn't involved. His wife came, and we handed him over to her."

Patgram Police Station's Inspector (Investigation), P. M. Mamunur Rashid, stated, "The incident was not officially reported to us. The family mentioned they would resolve the matter privately, but we have informed them that a post-mortem is necessary, and legal action is underway."