A young man was killed in a mob beating after attempting to extort money in Kahalu upazila of Bogura district on Friday.
The incident occurred around 10:30 PM on Friday at one Phanindra Nath's residence in Hindupara area of Sitakolma village.
The deceased was identified as Rakib, 24, a resident of the neighboring Parishesh village in the upazila.
The police have confirmed the incident and reported that Rakib was a member of the local extortion group known as the Ata Bahini gang.
Citing locals, Kahalu Police Station officer-in-charge Shahinozzaman said that members of Ata Bahini demanded a ransom of Tk 10 lakh from Phanindra Nath’s family. When their demand was not met, they attacked the house, injuring one person with a sharp weapon. Hearing the family's cries for help, local villagers rushed to the scene and chased the group. Rakib was caught by the villagers and subsequently beaten to death on the spot.
His body has been sent to Bogura Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy.
The OC also mentioned that preparations for filing a case are underway. Efforts are being made to apprehend the remaining members of the gang, added the OC.
