Clash over eve-teasing turns deadly in Netrakona

The deceased, Anisur Rahman, 43, was a resident of the village and the son of Chan Mia Fakir. His life was cut short in a brutal clash that began with a disturbing incident of sexual harassment.

According to locals, the unrest unfolded around 5:30pm when several women from the family of Saidul Islam were standing outside their home.

A group of local youths, identified as Amin, Siddik Mia, Monir, Sajib, Kalam and Salam, reportedly approached them and began making lewd remarks and harassing them by singing suggestive songs.

As the women protested, nearby villagers stepped in, managing to disperse the group and restore temporary calm. But what followed was an eruption of violence that has left the community reeling.

Later that evening, a group of 10 to 15 men, allegedly led by Siddik Mia, stormed the house of Saidul Islam in retaliation.

They physically assaulted family members, vandalised household items and sparked a violent clash. Amid the chaos, six individuals sustained injuries.

Anisur Rahman, who was among the injured, was rushed to the local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds at around 8:15pm.

Upon receiving information, police arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control. But, a tense atmosphere continues to prevail in the area, with residents gripped by fear and anxiety over further escalation.

Talking to UNB, Mizanur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Kendua Police Station, said legal steps are underway.

According to locals, this tragedy underscores a grim reality that casual harassment, when left unchecked, can erupt into deadly confrontation, especially in rural communities where social norms and justice often clash with entrenched impunity.

As Dhanachapur mourns one of its own, the village is left confronting the lingering trauma of violence, a stark reminder of how deeply rooted social issues like eve-teasing can fracture lives and communities, reports UNB.