Two Suspected Thieves Beaten to Death by Angry Mob in Sirajganj

Local Correspondent

Two people suspected of being cow thieves were lynched to death in the Panch Thakuri area of Chongachha Union in Sirajganj Sadar Upazila.

This tragic incident took place on the banks of the Yamuna River last night.

The names and identities of the two deceased have not yet been confirmed. Their bodies have been kept at the morgue of Shahid M. Mansur Ali Medical College Hospital.

According to local sources, two men were caught by villagers while they were crossing the Yamuna River in a boat carrying cows. Later, an agitated mob detained them and severely beat them. Witnesses said that both died on the spot.

Soon after the incident, the police reached the spot and brought the situation under control.

Sirajganj Nau Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Rafiqul Islam said, “The two men were caught by a mob while fleeing after stealing a cow and were beaten up. They died on the spot. Police have arrested two more suspects.”

Police are working to identify the victims and uncover the true cause of the incident.

Law enforcement officials say the matter is being seriously investigated and action will be taken against anyone who takes the law into their own hands.