
Three people, including two women, were beaten to death by an angry mob on suspicion of drug dealing in Koribari area of Muradnagar upazila in Cumilla on early Thursday.
Another woman, who was critically injured in the incident, said Bangra Bazar Police Station officer-in-charge Mahfuzur Rahman.
The deceased were identified as Ruby Akter, her son Russell, and daughter Jonaki. The injured woman, Ruma, has been hospitalised in critical condition.
Local people said that the deceased, Ruby, and his family members were involved in drug dealing and robberies by establishing a reign of terror in the area.
The OC said local residents also attacked their house, killing three people and seriously injuring one.
There are multiple cases pending against the deceased with Muradnagar, Nabinagar and Bangra Bazar police stations, he added.