Abu Saleh Ahmed (60), a local BNP leader, was killed in a clash over the management committee of a mosque in Jhenaigati upazila of Sherpur. The incident took place on Friday before the Jummah prayers at the Bharua Central Jame Mosque in Nalpara union. The victim was a member of the Nalpara union BNP and former general secretary of ward no 9, having been elected president of the mosque committee about three weeks prior, which faced objections from a faction.
Before the Jummah prayers began, an argument between the two groups led to a scuffle, during which Saleh Ahmed was hit on the head and collapsed on the ground. Bystanders and worshippers rescued him and took him to the Jhenaigati Upazila Health Complex, where the on-duty doctor declared him dead.
Police and local sources stated that the body was recovered and sent to the Sherpur District Sadar Hospital morgue for autopsy. Authorities are investigating the incident and legal action will be taken based on complaints.
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