Man killed, 2 others injured in Shariatpur clash

A man was killed and his father and brother were injured following an altercation over a trivial dispute involving a chicken in Zajira upazila of Shariatpur district on Saturday.

The deceased was identified as Nazrul Madbar, 45, son of Latif Madbar and a resident of West Arachandi village in the upazila.

The incident, which also left his father Latif Madbar, 75, and younger brother Suman Madbar, 35, injured, occurred on Friday afternoon in the village.

Al-Amin, officer-in-charge of Zajira Police Station, confirmed the incident.

The altercation began when a chick from Nazrul's household wandered into the yard of a neighbor, Borhan Madbar, sparking a heated argument. The confrontation quickly turned violent, with Borhan and others, identified as Abu Salam Madbar, Jalil Madbar, Rajon Madbar, and Monu Madbar, allegedly attacking Nazrul with sharp weapons.

When Nazrul's father, Latif Madbar, and his younger brother, Suman Madbar, attempted to intervene, they were also severely injured. 

Locals rushed all three victims to Zajira Upazila Health Complex. Due to the severity of Nazrul and Suman's injuries, they were transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), where Nazrul succumbed to his injuries on Saturday morning. Latif remains under care at the local health complex.

Jasim Madbar, the victim's elder brother, claimed that the attack was premeditated and linked to a longstanding land dispute. He accused the sons of Haq Madbar of collaborating with Borhan in the assault and called for justice, "I demand strict punishment for my brother�s killers," Jasim said.

Police are currently investigating the incident and working to apprehend the suspects. "Legal action will be taken following a thorough investigation," assured OC Al-Amin.