An alleged robber was killed in a mass beating at Kocnapur village, Jaipurhat Sadar upazila in the early hours of yesterday.
Police said Anwar Hossain, 45, along with his accomplices entered the house of one Ashraf Ali breaking wall of the house for committing dacoity at about 2:30am.
Sensing the presence of robbers, Ashraf and his family members raised voice for help. Hearing their screams, local people came in aid and caught Anwar red handed. But his other cohorts manged to flee from the scene.
Then, local people gave him a good beating in which Anwar was injured critically.
On receiving information, police rushed to the spot and rescued Anwar.
He was taken Jaipurhat Sadar Hospital where he scummed to his injuries.
Officer-in-Charge of Jaipur Sadar police station Farid Hossain told the Dhaka Tribune that Anwar was a member of inter-district robber rang. He was accused in several robbery cases. A case was filed in this connection.
