Farmer killed in Netrakona over trifling matter

A farmer has been killed allegedly by his neighbour in Kendua upazila of Netrakona district over a trifling matter.

Deceased Abul Kashem Khan, 70, was a resident of Chhilimpur village under Chirang union in the upazila.

Local sources said Kashem locked into an altercation with his neighbour Sadeque Khan on Thursday afternoon over drying paddy in the courtyard.
At one stage, Sadeque punched him, leaving him severely injured.

He was taken to Kendua Upazila Health Complex where the on-duty doctor declared him dead.
 
Confirming the matter, Kendua Police Station OC Shah Newaz said after recovery, the body was sent to Netrakona Sadar Hospital morgue.

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