Youth allegedly beaten to death over theft suspicion

A 35-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death in Tongi, Gazipur, on suspicion of theft. His body was later found dumped in a field.

The incident occurred around 5 AM Saturday in Gazipura West Para under Tongi West Police Station. The deceased, Md Rana, was the son of Bachchu Mia of Ershadnagar.

Locals said Rana entered a house around 5am and was detained on suspicion of theft. The house manager and several tenants allegedly beat him, leaving him critically injured. He later died.

His body was found around 11:30 AM in a field near Medhabikash School. Police recovered the body and sent it for autopsy.

Tongi West Police Station OC Mohammad Arifur Rahman said legal action would be taken after investigation.

-AJM