Dhaka, April 26 -- An 18-year-old youth was allegedly beaten to death in Bhairab Upazila of Kishoreganj over accusations of stealing ducks. The incident occurred on Friday evening in the Kalipur Nayahati area of Bhairab municipal town.
The deceased, identified as Johnny Mia, son of Joynal Mia of Nayahati village, worked at a local jute sack shop.
According to locals, seven ducks were stolen from the house of Harun Mia, a neighbor, on Wednesday night. Suspecting Johnny's involvement, some residents confronted and assaulted him around noon on Friday. However, Johnny's family claimed he was not involved in the theft but had witnessed it and helped recover the stolen ducks. After returning home following the assault, Johnny began vomiting and...