A robber was killed and a businessman injured during a mugging attempt in Khulna’s Dighalia upazila late Thursday night. The incident occurred near the Deyara Steamer Ghat area when four robbers tried to snatch money from businessman Touhidul Islam as he was returning home after closing his grocery and flexiload shop. During a scuffle, one robber accidentally shot his accomplice, identified as Sagar, son of Khokon from Deyara.

Locals rescued the injured Sagar and Touhidul Islam and took them first to the upazila health complex and later to Khulna Medical College Hospital, where doctors declared Sagar dead. The businessman sustained minor injuries to his right shoulder from gunpowder burns but is reportedly out of danger.

Police said efforts are underway to identify and arrest the other robbers involved in the incident.