1 lynched in Gazipur
Friday, 6 June 2014
A suspected mugger was killed in a lynch-mob attack at Tongi Station Road in Sadar upazila in Gazipur on Friday. The deceased was identified as Sujan, 30. Quoting witnesses, police said one Sajal along with his wife and sister went to a local restaurant near Tongi Rail Station on Thursday night on their way to Gazipur intersection from Noakhali. As they came out after having meal at the restaurant, a gang of muggers swooped on them and snatched away their belongings including gold ornaments and cash. They raised a hue and cry and local people came to their rescue. Locals claimed that they caught Sujan who was involved with the mugging. They beat him mercilessly, leaving him dead on the spot. Being informed, police rushed in and recovered the body, according to UNB.