Youth beaten to death on suspicion of theft

A youth, Rizwan, was beaten to death by a father-son duo after they suspected him of stealing Rs 15,000.

A youth was allegedly beaten to death by two persons, who suspected him of stealing Rs 15,000 in Khurja town of Uttar Pradesh.

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Rizwan used to handle cash transactions for cattle trader Irfan

He was severely beaten by Irfan and his son yesterday after they found the amount missing from the cash box, leading to his death on the spot, Vijay Gautam, Superintendent of Police (Rural) said.

A murder case has been registered against the absconding duo while further probe is on, Gautam added. u00a0

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