India, Aug. 31 -- In Dighi, a suspected thief was beaten by construction workers after being caught. He died from his injuries four days later.

According to police, on August 25, at around 2:30 am, three men allegedly attempted to commit theft in a room occupied by construction workers near Life Park society on Moshi-Dudulgaon Road.

While two of them managed to flee, one suspect, a 17-year-old, was caught by the workers. The workers reportedly thrashed him using an iron rod and kept him restrained at the spot.

Later in the morning the next day, police were informed, and the victim was given primary medical treatment before being admitted to a private hospital. However, on August 29, he succumbed to his injuries during treatment.

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