In an incident of moral policing, a local vendor had been beaten up by a mob after his hands and feet had been tied up.

Accordingto reports, the residents accused the vendor of molesting a young girl.

The victimhas been identified as one Sherpat Ali. He has been admitted to GMCH in acritical condition.

Thoseinvolved in the act of moral policing are – Akram Hussain, Habijur Rahman,Yusuf Ali, Hussain Ali and Sahidul Islam.