Van driver found dead in Dinajpur field

A battery-run van driver was allegedly killed by miscreants who stole his vehicle in Chirirbandar upazila of Dinajpur.

The deceased was identified as Mokhchedul, 52, of Ichamati village.

Chirirbandar Police Station In-Charge Mahmudul Nabi said Mokhchedul left home with his van on Sunday afternoon but did not return. His body was found in a paddy field beside the Phultangi Eidgah ground in Manikbati village on Monday morning, with a scarf wrapped around his neck.

Police suspect he was killed and his van was taken away. They are working to identify those involved and recover the stolen van.

-AJM