Dhaka, March 4 -- Two people have been beaten to death by a mob on suspicion of robbery in Chattogram's Satkania, leaving at least five others injured.

The incident took place on Monday night in Chan Khola Churamoni village under Kanchana Union of the Upazila.

"Locals surrounded them on suspicion of being robbers. Later, two were killed in the mob beating. We are investigating what actually happened," Chattogram District Superintendent of Police Saiful Islam Shontu told bdnews24.com.

A pistol was recovered from the scene, he said, adding: "It resembles the type used by police. We are also looking into this matter."

Satkania Police Station chief Jahedul Islam said the victims were travelling in a CNG-run autorickshaw when an announceme...