A man named Akash, aged 25, died after falling from a five-story building while allegedly attempting theft in Kuliarchar, Kishoreganj. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Zaman Tower in the municipal area. Akash, son of Jewel Mia from Chararban area of Ward 5, reportedly fell while trying to escape after being chased by locals.

According to eyewitnesses and residents, Akash had earlier been accused of stealing air conditioner pipes and electrical wires from the Kuliarchar Model Mosque. Locals pursued him, prompting him to flee to Zaman Tower. When spotted inside the building, he was again chased, during which he fell and landed on a battery-run autorickshaw before hitting the road. He was seriously injured and taken to Kuliarchar Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead.

Police stated that an inquest report is being prepared, and the body will be sent for autopsy as part of the legal process. The incident has caused considerable commotion in the area.