Border guards were deployed on Friday after an angry mob beat two construction workers to death following a fire in a temple in Dumain union under Madhukhali upazila of the district, authorities said.
Five more workers who sustained severe injuries in the mob attack, have been undergoing treatment in a local hospital.
A tense situation has been prevailing in the area since last night's incident with all male members belonging to the Hindu community fled their homes, local administration said.
The deceased were identified as Ashraful, 21, and his younger brother Ashadul, 15, sons of Shahjahan Khan of Ghoperghat village under Naowarpara union of the upazila.
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