Mob beats 60-year-old man to death over allegations of theft in Boda

A 60-year-old man named Nazmul Haque Bisharu has died following a mob beating in Boda, Panchagarh, triggered by allegations of theft at a private residence. He was apprehended and brutally assaulted by locals on Saturday night. Although police later rescued him and transported him to a hospital, he was declared dead by a physician.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday (November 15) in Laskarpara village, located within the Kajoldighi Kaliaganj Union of Boda Upazila.

The deceased, Nazmul Haque Bisharu, was the son of Tajim Uddin Taju from Debijadu village in Haribhasa Union, Panchagarh Sadar Upazila.

According to police and local sources, Nazmul Haque was detained on Saturday night on suspicion of committing theft at the home of Jyotichandra Roy in Laskarpara village. As news of the incident spread, local residents gathered at the scene. At one point, an agitated crowd began beating him, leaving him severely injured and unconscious.

Upon receiving the information, officers from the Boda Police Station arrived at the scene, rescued the man with the assistance of locals, and rushed him to the Boda Upazila Health Complex, where the attending physician would declare him dead. The body was then sent to the morgue at the Panchagarh Modern Sadar Hospital for an autopsy.

Inspector (Investigation) Rezwanul Haque Mondal of the Boda Police Station confirmed the incident, noting that the deceased, Nazmul Haque Bisharu, had nine prior cases filed against him at various police stations, involving charges of theft and membership in a criminal gang known for drugging and robbing victims. Legal proceedings regarding this incident are currently underway.

The death of the detained individual following the mob beating has caused a stir in the local area.

-    MIJ/NS