Alleged thief beaten to death in Jessore

The victim was identified as Selim, 27, son of Yousuf Sheikh of Sankarpur in Jessore town.

Police and locals said Selim, a heroin addict, was caught red handed when he was stealing rod from the house of Zia and Toni of Sankarpur area on Wednesday night.

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He became unconscious as he was mercilessly beaten by the people.

Police recovered the body of Selim yesterday morning and sent it to Jessore hospital morgue for autopsy.