AL man hacks Swechasebak Dal Leader to death in Rajshahi: Police

A Swechasebak Dal leader was hacked to death by an Awami League activist in Mohanpur upazila of Rajshahi on Thursday, said police.

The victim, Saddam Hossain, 30, was the son of Ayen Uddin and a former general secretary of the Ward-9 unit of the Swechasebak Dal.

He was attacked around 6 PM in Bara Palsha village, Dhurail Union. His elder brother, Md Bulbul, 45, also sustained serious injuries in the incident.

Abdul Hannan, the officer-in-charge (OC) of Mohanpur Police Station confirmed the matter.

He said that Bulbul, a leader of the Krishak Dal, had a history of disputes with Awami League activist Eksar Ali over political issues. On Thursday evening, the two men began arguing in front of Eksar's house. During the altercation, Eksar retrieved a weapon from his home and attacked Bulbul. When Saddam intervened to protect his brother, he was also attacked and seriously injured.

Local later rescued Saddam and rushed him to the Upazila Health Complex, but he succumbed to his injuries before reaching the hospital.

Eksar has been arrested following the incident, and a case will be filed against him, the OC said.

Saddam’s body will be sent to the Rajshahi Medical College morgue for an autopsy.