9-year-old boy beaten to death over betel nut theft in M’singh

Dead body.

Mymensingh, Feb 13  – 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. - UNB