Nine-yr-old boy beaten to death over betel nut theft in M’singh

FE Team | Published: February 14, 2026 21:27:33

MYMENSINGH, Feb 14 (UNB): A nine-year-old boy was beaten to death
over allegations of stealing betel nuts in
Haluaghat in
Mymensingh on Friday afternoon.
The victim, Imon Mia, was the son of Dulal Mia of Bausha village in Swadeshi Union.
According to police and local sources, Imon had allegedly stolen betel nuts from his neighbor Atahar Ali's tree about a month ago.
After keeping silent for nearly a month,
Atahar Ali on Friday called Imon to his house,
locked the door, and beat him severely.
Imon's family rescued him and took him to Haluaghat Upazila Health
Complex, where doctors declared him dead.
Police recovered the body and are preparing for post-mortem examination.
Md Ferdous
Alam, officer-in-charge of Haluaghat Police Station, said preliminary investigation shows the killing was
linked to the betel
nut theft.
“The matter is being investigated seriously," he added.