Jubo League activist slaughtered in Noakhali

 

Noakhali Live: A Jubo League activist was slaughtered in broad daylight allegedly by his rivals at Begumganj Upazila in Noakhali district on Thursday.

The victim was Nasibur Rahman Hasib, 22, son of Abul Bashar, a resident of Kotra Mohabbatpur village under Gopalpur union in Begumganj Upazila a member of the union Jubo League.

Locals said there had been a loggerhead between two groups of Hasib and Hasan over establishing dominance in the union.

In the sequel to it, Hasan along with his accomplices allegedly attacked Hasib and slaughtered his throat at about 12 noon when he was going to Gopalpur Bazar riding on a motorcycle.

Hasib was rescued and rushed to Begumganj Upazila Health Complex where the on-duty doctor referred him to Noakhali Sadar Hospital. He was declared dead at the hospital.

Meanwhile, the supporters of Hasib attacked Hasan's house in Kotra Mohabbatpur village after getting news of the death.

They also blocked the Gopalpur-Banglabazar road demanding justice over the matter.

On information, police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control, said Begumganj Model Police Station officer-in-charge Mir Zahidul Huque Rony.

He said additional police forces have been deployed in the area to avert further violence.

Legal steps would be taken based on the complaint of the victim's family, the OC further said.

Dhaka, 07 July (campuslive24.com)//BIT

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