The families of the two boys have alleged that the crime was committed by some local youths who threatened the minors after they were found catching fish from an inundated field. On Friday morning, Manjarul and Tanjarul went to the Hijaler math area with a small boat to catch fish. Firoza Bibi, an aunt of the boys, said, “The fathers of the two boys work as labourers in Saudi Arabia. Some local youths threatened them in connection with fishing at Hijaler math. A mob thrashed four local youths when police were taking them to the police station for questioning.

Source: Hindustan Times August 30, 2020 12:03 UTC