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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 23rd July 2025, 1:15 PM
A man has died and three others have been seriously injured in a mob beating over alleged cattle theft in Gazipur, Bangladesh.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, 22 July, in Ramchandrapur village, located in the Kaliganj upazila of Gazipur district.
The deceased has been identified as:
The injured, who were later hospitalised, include:
| Name | Age | Area (Locality – Kaliganj) | Current Condition |
| Rifat | 19 | Barohora (Badda) | Injured |
| Rubel | 28 | Bhatira | Injured |
| Abdullah | 27 | Bandakhola | Injured |
According to police and local eyewitnesses, the series of events unfolded as follows:
| Time & Event | Details |
| Approximately 3:45 AM | A group of suspected thieves entered the cowshed of Shamsuddin Mollah in Ramchandrapur. |
| Owner’s Reaction | Shamsuddin, sleeping in a nearby room, was awakened by noise and witnessed the break-in. |
| Alarm Raised | He alerted the village using the mosque loudspeaker system. |
| Mob Gathers & Chases Suspects | Locals responded swiftly and pursued the alleged thieves. |
| Four Men Caught | Villagers apprehended four suspects. |
| Mob Beating Ensues | In a fit of anger, the crowd beat the captives, resulting in Shanto Islam’s death on the spot. |
The Kaliganj police arrived at the scene around 7:30 AM. The three surviving suspects were taken into custody and immediately transferred to receive medical attention.
The deceased’s body was recovered and sent to the Gazipur Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Medical College Hospital morgue for post-mortem examination.
Md. Alauddin, Officer-in-Charge of Kaliganj Police Station, stated:
“Locals detained four individuals on suspicion of cattle theft and beat them. One has died as a result. Legal proceedings are currently underway.”
| Aspect | Details |
| Incident Date | Tuesday, 22 July |
| Location | Ramchandrapur village, Kaliganj, Gazipur |
| Deceased | Md. Shanto Islam (21), Narsingdi resident |
| Number Injured | 3 |
| Nature of Crime Alleged | Attempted cattle theft |
| Crowd Action | Mob apprehension and physical assault |
| Police Involvement | Responded by 7:30 AM; suspects taken into custody |
| Medical Treatment | Initial at Kaliganj Health Complex; referred to Dhaka |
| Legal Status | Police investigation and legal action in progress |
The incident highlights the ongoing concern over mob justice in rural Bangladesh, with law enforcement once again urging the public to refrain from taking the law into their own hands
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