One killed, four injured in clash over loan dispute in Sherpur
The deceased was a fish trader who intervened to stop the quarrel but was fatally injured along with others after being attacked with sharp weapons by the opposing group
One person was killed, and four others were injured in a clash over loan repayment in Dakshin Kalinagar village of Nalitabari upazila, Sherpur, police said today (8 January).
The incident occurred last night (7 January).
The deceased, Delwar Hossain (45), was a fish trader and son of the late Torab Ali of the same area.
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Sohel Rana, officer-in-charge of Nalitabari Police Station, said, "Delwar Hossain was killed in an attack by rivals over a dispute regarding interest on a loan. Efforts are underway to arrest the accused."
According to police and local sources, the conflict arose between rickshaw puller Tara Mia, a borrower, and the three sons of deceased Abdus Samad — Sheikh Farid, Alam, and Rabiul — who were the lenders.
During the altercation, Delwar Hossain, Tara Mia's cousin, intervened to stop the quarrel but was fatally injured along with others after being attacked with sharp weapons by the opposing group.
Locals rushed the injured to Nalitabari Upazila Health Complex. Due to the severity of Delwar's condition, he and another critically injured person were referred to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital.
Delwar succumbed to his injuries on the way, and duty doctors declared him dead upon arrival.
