SAVAR, Feb 26, 2025 (BSS) - A cylinder businessman was brutally hacked to death by the members of a teen gang at Ashulia in Savar here last night.

The deceased was identified as Momin Mia, 45.

The incident took place at Charalpara of Dakshin Baipail area of Ashulia around 10.30pm. 

Victim's family members said Momin Mia has been involved with gas cylinder business for long at Ashulia. Local teen gang leader Rubel and Asif ultimately pressurized him to operate drug peddling. But he refused to do that repeatedly.

Following this, nearly 30 armed members of the group attacked him with lethal weapons last night.

After receiving information, Ashulia thana police rushed to the spot immediately and recovered the dead body.

The dead body has been sent to Shahid Suhrawardy Hospital for autopsy

Earlier, a murder case has been filed with Ashulia Police station.

Inspector (Investigation) of Ashulia Police Station, Kamal Hossain said six teens involved in the murder have been arrested. The police are continuing the drive to arrest others.