Two workers beaten dead on suspicion of theft

Two construction workers have been beaten to death in BSCIC industrial area of Rajshahi city on suspicion of theft.

Among the deceased, one was identified as Rezaul Islam, 45, from Sugnia village under Manda Police Station in Naogaon.

It was learned that the two workers were doing construction work at the home of the owner of Modern Food, a food manufacturing company.

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They were beaten up mercilessly with rods and sticks from Thursday afternoon to 9 pm on an allegation of stealing around Tk 10 lakh, leaving them seriously injured.

Later, they were taken to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) where the on-duty doctors declared the duo dead.

Confirming the matter, Boalia Police Station officer in-charge Mazharul Islam said four people, including Modern Food's owner Abdul Maleque and his son Mohammad Abdullah, were detained in connection with the incident.

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