Yet another man has been beaten to death by a mob for allegedly stealing goods from a ready-made garment factory in Dhaka.
The incident occurred at Easy Garments in West Hajipara under Hatirjheel police station around 11am Thursday.
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The deceased is Delwar, 25.
Hatirjheel police station Sub-Inspector (SI) Anath Mitra said: "Workers and employees of the factory have beaten up the man, along with the factory's security guard, Moin, 28.”
On information, police rescued Delwar and sent him to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), where on-duty physician declared him dead.
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He said: "Moin is currently under police custody. He was given primary treatment at DMCH while Delwar’s body was kept in hospital morgue. Police is investigating the matter."
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