Khulna: A young man was killed in a mob beating in Khulna on Tuesday evening after locals suspected him of attempting to abduct a child. The deceased was identified as Raju Sikder, a resident of the Baliadanga area in Phultala upazila of the district.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the incident occurred in the city's Rayer Mahal area under Aranghata Police Station around 6:30pm, as confirmed by Sub-Inspector Shyamol Kumar. Raju was reportedly taking a child with him when locals became suspicious of him being a child abductor.
The locals detained Raju and began questioning him. Tensions escalated, and several people started beating him, resulting in serious injuries.
Upon receiving information about the incident, police arrived at the scene, rescued Raju, and took him to Khulna Medical College Hospital. Unfortunately, the on-duty doctor declared him dead upon arrival.