Man killed over land dispute

A man was killed in an attack by his rivals over a land dispute in Akkelpur upazila of Joypurhat district on Friday morning.

Deceased Jewel Mandal, 45, was a resident of Kanupur village in the upazila, confirmed Akkelpur Police Station officer in-charge Abdul Latif.

Quoting locals, the OC said Jewel had a dispute with his neighbours.

He came under attack by his rivals this morning when he went to the disputed land, leaving him dead on the spot.

Being informed, police recovered the body and sent it to Joypurhat Adhunik Hospital morgue, the OC added.

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