A Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activist has been killed in a lynch-mob attack while allegedky collecting extortion money in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar district.
The deceased has been identified as Ibrahim Ali, 30, an activist of Bhanugachh unit of the ruling party’s student wing.
Locals said Ibrahim had been demanding toll from Sadhan Modak of Bhanugachh Bazar for the last few days.As he went to Sadhan around 10:30pm on Sunday to collect the toll money, locals caught Ibrahim and gave him a good beating, leaving him injured.
He was rushed to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries around 1am early Monday.
Meanwhile, the associates of Ibrahim vandalised two houses, a shop and a motorcycle after his death news traveled fast.
Ibrahim was accused in several cases filed with Kamalganj Police Station, police said. – UNB
