Man hacked to death in a land dispute in Chuadanga

A man named Kamal Hossain (65) has been hacked to death in a land dispute in Alamdanga upazila of Chuadanga. He was reportedly involved in the contracting profession.

The murder took place at Munshiganj Clinicpara in Alamdanga upazila around 12 midnights on Monday. The deceased was identified as Kamal Hossain, son of late Jahan Ali Master of Jehala village.

Selina Khatun, the victim's wife, alleged that they had a long-running dispute with Kamal's cousin's husband Swadhin Ali over the shared land. The matter was also discussed on Monday morning. At that time, Swadhin openly threatened to kill Kamal.

Dr Ahsanul Haque, a doctor on duty at Chuadanga Sadar Hospital, said Kamal Hossain died before he could be taken to hospital. He has bruises on various parts of his body and a stab wound to his left leg.

Alamdanga police inspector Abdul Alim said locals rescued Kamal and took him to Chuadanga Sadar Hospital. At that time the doctor on duty declared him dead. Legal action is being taken in this regard.