Staff Correspondent :
A mob beating during an attempted robbery in Araihazar, Narayanganj, led to the death of a robber named Billal (45) and serious injuries to a woman named Lovely (25), suspected to be his accomplice. The incident occurred around 11 PM on Thursday in the Kahendi village of Haizadi Union.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Mehedi Islam visited the scene upon receiving the news. Billal’s body has been sent to Narayanganj’s Victoria General Hospital morgue for an autopsy, while Lovely has been admitted to Araihazar Upazila Health Complex for treatment.
Billal Hossain was a resident of Narandi village in Haizadi Union and the son of Abdul Majid. Lovely, who was also injured in the mob attack, is reported to be a resident of the same union.
While being treated at the hospital, Lovely denied involvement in the robbery. She claimed to be a sex worker and said she was in the area with a client when she panicked and ran upon hearing people shouting. Villagers mistook her for a robber and attacked her.
