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Businessman shot dead in Lakshmipur

Published : Wednesday, 28 October, 2026 at 5:23 PM

Observer Online Report

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A soil trader was allegedly shot dead over a business dispute in Lakshmipur on Wednesday afternoon.

The victim, Khorshed Alam, 50, was called out of his home by two men before being shot at Khan Bari in Dilsadpur village of Parbatinagar Union under Sadar upazila.

His wife, Ak lima Akter, and daughter, Prema Akter, said they rushed to the scene after hearing gunshots and learned that a rival named Walid had shot him. They alleged that Walid had previously threatened Khorshed over their soil business.

Medical Officer at Lakshmipur Sadar Hospital, Zahurul Islam Rony, said Khorshed was brought to the hospital with two bullet wounds.

Officer-in-Charge of Lakshmipur Sadar Model Police Station, Wahid Farvez, said the body had been kept at the hospital morgue for an autopsy. Legal action would be taken against those involved following an investigation.

Police also said Khorshed had several cases filed against him, including murder, arms and drug-related cases.

-AJM

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