Police have arrested five individuals in connection with the mob killing of two youths in Louhajong upazila, who were beaten to death over theft suspicions.
The arrests were made on Wednesday night following a rapid police operation.
The detained suspects are Ferdous Matbor, 36, Md Shamim Ahmed, 26, Shawon, 28, and A Auwal Sheikh, 26.
The identity of the fifth suspect has not yet been confirmed. All hail from various areas of Louhajong upazila.
Louhajong police officer-in-charge said “Multiple teams from the upazila and district police swiftly reached the scene after receiving reports. Five individuals directly involved in the incident were apprehended, while the search for other suspects continues.”
Earlier on Wednesday morning, Sagar, 24, and Sanaul, 18, both from the Bede community, died following a mob attack in Satgharia village of Haldia union.
Witnesses said the youths were caught around 2 am on Tuesday while allegedly stealing electric wires. They reportedly also admitted to stealing two goats. The local residents then administered a mob beating.
The injured were taken to Louhajong upazila Health Complex around 9am on Wednesday, where doctors declared them dead.
Following the deaths, Sanaul’s mother, Roksana Begum, filed a murder case at Louhajong police station on Wednesday night.
Police continue their investigation into the incident, vowing to apprehend all involved.
