Man killed in Sirajganj land dispute

Deceased Atiqur Rahman Alhaj Mandal,42, was the son of Joynal Mandal of Joalbhanga Shimultala village.

Sadar police inspector (investigation) Golam Mostafa said Joynal Mandal and his co-villager Wazed Ali Mandal had long been at loggerhead over the ownership of a piece of land.

As a sequel, Wazed Ali and his followers beat up Alhaj Mandal in the afternoon.

Five of his relatives also came under attack as they tried to rescue Alhaj.

All the injured were sent to Sirajganj Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib General Hospital where doctor declared Alhaj dead.

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