Swecchasebak Dal leader killed in Narsingdi over land dispute

The deceased was identified as Mizan Mia, 45, vice-president of Ward No. 4 Swecchasebak Dal under Borchapa Union and son of Safur Uddin of Borchapa Purbopara village.

The accused are Shahidullah, 65, former vice-president of Ward No. 4 Awami League, and his son, Jibon Mia.

The victim's family said Mizan and Shahidullah had been at odds over a road adjacent to their houses for a long time. Although the dispute had been taken to local arbitration on several occasions, Shahidullah did not accept the decisions.

The family said the incident occurred around noon when Mizan attempted to cut down a tree standing on the disputed road, triggering an argument between the two sides. During the altercation, Shahidullah and his son allegedly struck Mizan on the head with sticks, leaving him critically injured.

Locals rescued Mizan and took him to Monohardi Upazila Health Complex, where the attending physician declared him dead.

Jahangir Badsha, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Monohardi Police Station, said the body was sent to the Narsingdi Sadar Hospital morgue for an autopsy, and legal action was underway.

The OC also clarified that the incident was not a political clash, as the two sides are close relatives and the dispute was family-related, reports UNB.