A man was killed and another injured after being beaten by locals during an alleged transformer theft attempt in Chandeshwar village under Kusumbi Union of Sherpur upazila, Bogura. The incident occurred late on Tuesday, May 20, when residents reportedly caught two individuals in the act. Around 2 a.m., angry villagers from Chandeshwar and Akrampur assaulted them, leaving one critically injured.

The deceased was identified as Fazle Rabbi, 24, son of Bulu Mia from Natabari village in Goshaibari Union of Dhunat upazila. He was taken to Sherpur Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead. The injured man, Jahangir Hossain, 30, son of Idris Ali from the same area, is currently receiving treatment at the same hospital.

Sherpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge SM Moinuddin said the incident is under investigation and a murder case is being processed.