A young man was allegedly stabbed to death over a badminton match in Cumilla's Brahmanpara on Thursday.
The incident took place at night near Khanka Sharif of Dakshin Brahmanpara under Cumilla Sadar Upazila.
The victim was identified as Sahfiullah, 18, son of Ershad Mia, of that area.
Brahmanpara Police Station Inspector (Investigation) Thomas Barua confirmed the information.
Quoting locals, he said that Sanaullah, elder brother of the victim, had an argument with Hridoy, son of Zahirul Islam of the same area, over a badminton game. At one stage, Hridoy slapped Sanaullah. Sanaullah's elder brother Shafiullah went with a few people to find out about the incident. At one stage of the conversation, 7-8 people led by Hridoy stabbed Shafiullah.
Later on, locals rescued Shafiullah in a seriously injured condition and sent him to Cumilla Medical College Hospital where the on-duty doctor declared Shafiullah dead.
In this regard, Ershad Mia, father of the victim Shafiullah, said, "My son was stabbed to death in a planned manner by Hridoy and his associates. I demand a fair trial in this incident."
