Man killed in lynch-mob attack in Manikganj

The victim was identified as Rajib, 40, a resident of Dattakhand village in Nawabganj upazila of Dhaka district.

Locals said a theft allegedly took place at the house of Mohammad Hakim Ali at around 2 am.

Locals alleged that Rajib entered the house by cutting through a window grill, while several of his associates remained outside.

Cash and gold ornaments were looted from the house and passed to the accomplices, who fled the scene, they claimed.

When the homeowner became aware of the incident, he confronted the suspected thief, leading to a scuffle.

Hakim Ali sustained head injuries during the scuffle and was later admitted to Singair Upazila Health Complex.

Following the incident, locals caught Rajib and beat him, leaving him dead on the spot, said witnesses.

Md Mazharul Islam, officer-in-charge (OC) of Singair Police Station, said police recovered the body after receiving information about the incident, reports UNB.

"The process of sending the body to the morgue for an autopsy is underway. The incident is being investigated and legal action will be taken accordingly," he said.

Police are preparing to file a case in connection with the incident, the OC added.