A clash, erupted from disputes over donations made to a shrine in Chittagong, has left one killed, said police.
Published : 21 Mar 2018, 01:50 PM
The incident was reported late Tuesday from the southeastern district’s Boalkhali Upazila.
The victim has been identified as Md Shah Alam, 52, a resident of Charandwip area, said Boalkhali police’s Sub-Inspector Md Faruq.
“A clash broke out on Tuesday over donations made to the shrine, when Shah Alam was struck with a sharp weapon,” he told bdnews24.com.
Alam was rushed to Upazila Health Complex, where the doctors pronounced him dead, added the police officer.
Police is preparing to open a case over the killing and the body has been sent to the Chittagong Medical College Hospital for autopsy, he said.