Ashulia: A cylinder businessman was brutally hacked to death by the members of a teen gang at Ashulia in Savar here last night. The deceased was identified as Momin Mia, 45. The incident took place at Charalpara of Dakshin Baipail area of Ashulia around 10.30 pm.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, victim’s family members said Momin Mia had been involved with the gas cylinder business for a long time at Ashulia. Local teen gang leaders Rubel and Asif pressured him to operate drug peddling, but he repeatedly refused.
Following this refusal, nearly 30 armed members of the group attacked him with lethal weapons last night. After receiving information, Ashulia thana police rushed to the spot immediately and recovered the dead body. The body has been sent to Shahid Suhrawardy Hospital for autopsy.
Earlier, a murder case was filed with Ashulia Police Station. Inspector (Investigation) of Ashulia Police Station, Kamal Hossain, said six teens involved in the murder have been arrested. The police are continuing the drive to arrest others.