AL man beaten to death
A local Awami League leader was beaten to death allegedly by his neighbour in Modhukhali upazila yesterday morning. The victim is Sheikh Abdur Rashid, 52, secretary of Gazna union AL unit, said police. There was a longstanding conflict between Rashid and his neighbour Mokter Hossain over a piece of disputed land at Ashapur village. Mozharul Islam, sub inspector of Modhukhali police station, said the rivals locked in a clash over the issue at around 6:00am. At one stage, Mokter beat the victim with a stick mercilessly, leaving him injured seriously. He was rushed to Faridpur Medical College and Hospital where doctors declared him dead at around 9:00am, the SI added.
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