Patuakhali, May 5 -- Two minor siblings were allegedly beaten, tied to a tree and tortured over a theft charge in Rangabali upazila of Patuakhali district.

The incident reportedly took place on Sunday afternoon in Kolagachia Char of the upazila.

The victims were identified as Shamim, 7 and his younger brother Jihad, 5-two sons of Swapan Dalal.

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According to family members, the two children were first beaten on allegations of theft at a shop and later tied to a tree with ropes.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from United News of Bangladesh....