A tailor named Alif Ahmad (55) was killed following an iron rod attack during an argument over only 90 taka in Barlekha, Maulvibazar. The incident took place on Tuesday afternoon in the Saypur area of Uttar Shahbazpur union in the upazila.
According to local sources, the dispute arose over 90 taka owed by neighboring shopkeeper Imam Uddin. Following an argument over the money, as Alif was returning after paying, Imam struck him with an iron rod, causing him to fall to the ground. Later, eyewitnesses rescued him and took him to a local doctor, who declared him dead.
Shahbazpur Police Investigation Center In-Charge (Police Inspector) Iskandar Habibur Rahman stated that the body has been recovered and the accused shopkeeper has fled the scene. Efforts are underway to arrest him. Barlekha Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Moniruzzaman Khan said that the victim's family has not yet filed a complaint, and legal action will be taken upon receiving one.
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