Ukhiya, Oct 26 (V7N) – A Rohingya man was killed in a mob beating over an allegation of theft at Camp 18 in Moynarghona, Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, while three others, including a woman, were injured.
The deceased was identified as Al Amin, 30. He was accused of attacking a woman and her two sons with a sharp weapon after allegedly entering their home to commit theft.
The incident occurred in Block L-2 of Rohingya Camp 18 at around 2:45am on Sunday, October 25.
According to local sources, Al Amin, also known as “Chora Halaiya,” allegedly entered the home of Hasina Khatun, 50, with the intention of stealing. When she resisted, he allegedly attacked her and her two sons, Imam Hossain, 31, and Al Mizan, 25, with a sharp weapon.
Several Rohingya residents reportedly beat Al Amin as he attempted to flee.
Local residents took all four injured people to the MSF hospital in Kutupalong, Ukhiya. Al Amin was pronounced dead by the attending physician at around 8:30am while receiving treatment. The other three injured people remain under medical care. Their identities could not immediately be confirmed.
With the assistance of local residents, police recovered the body and sent it to Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital for an autopsy.
Ukhiya Police Station Officer-in-Charge Atikur Rahman said the body had been sent to the hospital morgue for examination and that legal proceedings were underway.
He added that police were trying to identify those involved in the mob beating. The law and order situation in the camp area remained normal after the incident, according to relevant sources.
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