‘Robber’ killed by mob in Pabna

Dhaka- An alleged robber was killed in a mob beating at Dharbila village in Sadar upazila in Pabna on early Thursday.The deceased was identified as Mukul Hossian, 40, son of Golam Hossain, of Mujibnagar upazila of Meherpur.Police said a gang of robbers numbering 7 to 8, was taking preparation for committing robbery at the house of Abul Kashem of the village around 3:00 am.Hearing the hue and cry, locals rushed to the spot and chased the robbers and caught the man while the rest managed to flee.The mob then gave him a good beating, leaving him critically injured.He was rushed to Pabna General Hospital where duty doctor declared him dead.UNB news agency