Mob kills 'cow lifter'

Unb, Meherpur
An alleged cow lifter was killed in a mob beating at Karomdi village in Gangni upazila on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Montu, 40, son of Shomser Ali of Kazipur village in the upazila. Police said, a gang of 4-5 cow lifters entered the house of one Esar Uddin at the village in the early hours and tried to take away his cattle from the cowshed. Hearing the cry for help of Esar, the villagers chased the thieves and caught Montu as others managed to flee the scene. Later, they gave Montu a good beating, leaving him dead on the spot.