It was around 11 pm when several young men arrived in the
village of Baliyadanga in a private car and on motorcycles. Local residents
became suspicious. An announcement was made over a loudspeaker: “Robbers have
arrived!” The men tried to flee as people chased them. However, they could not
escape. Five people were caught in Malopara and beaten by a mob. They were
later handed over to police. The incident took place on the night of September
29 in Jashore Sadar Upazila. It is just one examp...
