The deceased is Abul Hossain, 55, son of late Abdul Haque of Noakhali district.
Komolnagar police station OC Kabir Ahmed said: “The locals caught Abul Hossain while he was preparing for a robbery in the area early Friday.”
He was severely beaten up by the angry mob and was taken to Komolnagar upazila health complex. After being shifted to Lakshimpur Sadar Hospital, doctor declared him dead, the OC added.
The body has been kept in the hospital morgue and police are preparing to sue over 100 unnamed people over the incident.
Thursday, June 04, 2026
