2 robbers killed in mass beating in Savar
Thursday, 11 November 2010
SAVAR, Nov 10 (UNB): Two alleged robbers were beaten and chopped to death by angry mob at Deogaon village here early Wednesday.
The deceased were identified as Shahid (52) and Siddque (52).
Police said breaking open the door, a gang of robbers numbering 8/10 entered the house of Shah Alam in North Rajasan area of the town late at night and looted cash, gold ornaments, mobile phone sets and other valuables taking the inmates hostage at gunpoint.
Robbers also chopped the owner of the house when he tried to resist them, leaving him seriously injured. He was admitted to a local clinic.
Hearing the hue and cry of the house inmates, locals chased the gang. At one stage, night guards of Deogaon village caught two of the robbers and the mob beat and stabbed them indiscriminately, leaving the duo dead on the spot.
The deceased were identified as Shahid (52) and Siddque (52).
Police said breaking open the door, a gang of robbers numbering 8/10 entered the house of Shah Alam in North Rajasan area of the town late at night and looted cash, gold ornaments, mobile phone sets and other valuables taking the inmates hostage at gunpoint.
Robbers also chopped the owner of the house when he tried to resist them, leaving him seriously injured. He was admitted to a local clinic.
Hearing the hue and cry of the house inmates, locals chased the gang. At one stage, night guards of Deogaon village caught two of the robbers and the mob beat and stabbed them indiscriminately, leaving the duo dead on the spot.