Extortionists beat up three

Extortionists yesterday beat up three labourers of a construction farm as its owners refused to pay ransom at Mogaichhari under Laxmichhari upazila. Severely injured Mohammad Abdullah Gaji, 45, Mohammad Shamsul Haque, 43, and Mohammad Monir Hossain, 20, were later admitted to Manikchhari Upazila Heath Complex. Police said, an armed gang of 15-20 raided the construction farm. No case was filed till filing of the report at 6 pm yesterday.