A man was killed and two others were injured in a clash over land dispute at Kapasia upazila in Gazipur district on Friday.
The incident occurred at Toknagar village under Tok union of the upazila.
The deceased was identified as AKM Abu Taher, 56.
According to locals, a long-standing dispute over property boundaries existed between Abu Taher and his younger brother, Abul Kashem. On January 1, 2023, the victim had filed a written complaint with Kapasia police regarding the issue. On Friday, tensions escalated when Kashem began cutting down a tree on the disputed boundary. Taher objected, leading to a clash between the families.
During the altercation, Taher collapsed. He was rushed to a local clinic and then to Kapasia Upazila Health Complex where doctors declared him dead.
Dr. Kawsar Ahmed of Kapasia Upazila Health Complex confirmed Taher's death before arrival at the hospital. He noted that the presence of any injuries would be determined through the autopsy report.
Kapasia Police Station officer-in-charge Md. Kamal Hossain confirmed the fatal attack resulting from the land dispute. He added, "The body has been sent to the morgue for autopsy. Police have detained two individuals, including a woman, in connection with the incident and a case is being filed."
