A man has been killed by his elder brother with a spade over a family feud in Jhenaidah Sadar upazila.
The incident took place in Chandpur village of the upazila on Saturday (October 17).
Jhenaidah Sadar Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Asaduzzaman confirmed it this morning, Sunday (October 18).
The victim, Sohan Hossain, was the youngest son of Ijal Hossain of the village. The accused elder brother is Sumon Hossain.
Police and locals said a dispute had been going on between Sumon's wife and Sohan's wife over a family matter. On Saturday afternoon, Sohan beat his sister-in-law over the dispute. Sumon became angry and hit Sohan on the head with a spade.
Sohan was seriously injured. Locals rescued him and took him to Jhenaidah Sadar Hospital, where the doctor on duty declared him dead.
Sumon has been on the run since the incident. Legal action is being taken, police said.
OC Asaduzzaman said the incident was initially found to be the result of a family dispute. Police are conducting a drive to arrest Sumon. The body has been sent to the hospital morgue for an autopsy.
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