BNP leader killed in attack over mosque committee dispute in Jhenaigati
Sherpur Correspondent
A BNP leader named Saleh Ahmed (60) was killed in an attack by rivals following a dispute over the formation of a mosque committee in Jhenaigati, Sherpur. The incident occurred on Friday
rnoon in Bharua village under Nalkura Union of the upazila.
The deceased, Abu Saleh Ahmed, son of the late Abdur Rahman of Bharua village, was a local ward-level BNP leader.
According to local sources, Alhajj Saleh Ahmed was elected president of the Bharua Bazar Jame Mosque about 20 days ago. However, Abdul Matin, son of Chhaber Ali Talukder from the same village, along with his associates, objected to his election. On Friday, before the Jummah prayers, an altercation broke out between the two groups when Matin's supporters raised objections regarding the matter. At one point, Matin's supporters launched an attack on Saleh Ahmed, causing him to collapse on the ground.
Worshipers rescued him and rushed him to the Jhenaigati Upazila Health Complex, where the duty doctor declared him dead.
Upon receiving the information, Jhenaigati police arrived at the scene and recovered the body, which was subsequently sent to the Sherpur District Sadar Hospital morgue for an autopsy.
OC of Jhenaigati Police Station, SM Nur Mohammad, stated that police recovered the body and sent it for autopsy. Legal procedures are underway regarding the incident.
Preparations are currently ongoing to file a case with the police station in connection with this event.
