Jashore:A man was killed and another is missing following a lynching incident over an alleged theft of an engine-powered vehicle, known locally as a Nasimon, in Chandutia village of Jashore Sadar upazila early Sunday.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the deceased, Mizanur Rahman, was from Ramkrishnapur village in Jhikargachha upazila. The incident also involved Billal Hossain, who remains missing after jumping into a canal, and Moniruzzaman, who was seriously injured.
Police reported that the three men attempted to flee after allegedly stealing a Nasimon from Chandutia village around 300 a.m. They were pursued by local residents as they tried to escape towards the Chandutia sluice canal. Billal jumped into the canal, while Mizanur and Moniruzzaman were caught and beaten by locals.
The police later rescued the two men and took them to a hospital, where Mizanur was declared dead by the attending doctor. Moniruzzaman is currently receiving treatment at Jashore General Hospital. Meanwhile, Billal has not been found, and fire service personnel are actively searching the canal to locate him.
Officer-in-Charge of Jashore Kotwali Model Police Station, Kabir Hossain, stated that it is unclear whether Billal managed to escape to another location, but the search efforts are ongoing. Legal proceedings related to the incident are also underway.