Alleged snatcher killed in mob beating in Gazipur

An unidentified youth was killed in a mob beating in the Tongi Mill Gate area of Gazipur on Monday morning, following an alleged incident of snatching.

According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred around 8:00 AM when the youth reportedly snatched a mobile phone from a passenger aboard a public bus. As he attempted to flee, local residents chased him down, apprehended him, and proceeded to beat him severely.

The injured man was initially taken to Tongi Government Hospital in critical condition, where doctors later pronounced him dead.

The deceased, believed to be around 22 years old, was wearing black pants and a blue shirt. His identity has not yet been confirmed.

Police have sent the body to the morgue of Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Medical College Hospital for autopsy.

Mohammad Mohiuddin Ahmed, Deputy Commissioner (South) of Gazipur Metropolitan Police, confirmed the incident and said, “We have received information about the incident. Legal action will be taken following a thorough investigation.”

As of reporting, no case has been filed, though legal procedures are currently underway.