Two stabbed to death over land feud in Bhola

Two men have been stabbed to death over an alleged feud over land in Bhola’s Sadar Upazila.

The incident occurred on the bridge in front of the Bapta Union Parishad office around 11:30pm on Sunday, said Bhola Model Police Station OC Sagir Mia.

The dead have been identified as Masum and Zahid, who are brothers-in-law.

Masum’s elder brother Mamun has been missing since the incident, police said.

The two brothers had a long-standing feud over land and had argued that night, OC Sagir Mia said. citing witnesses.

“At one point Mamun drew a knife and stabbed Masum to death. Masum’s brother-in-law Zahid attempted to save him, but was also stabbed to death.”

Mamun’s two sons have been detained for questioning over the incident, police officials said.