Mirzaganj (Patuakhali) Correspondent 

In Mirzaganj of Patuakhali, a housewife and a 75-year-old elderly man were allegedly injured in an attack by the opposing party following a dispute over collecting betel nut husks from a garden. In this connection, a written complaint has been filed at Mirzaganj Police Station on behalf of the victim's family.

According to the complaint, Mst. Mukta Begum of South Amragachhia village in the upazila had a longstanding dispute over land with Liton Khan and his associates, who live in the same homestead. As a continuation of this dispute, an argument broke out between the two parties at around 12:30 p.m. on November 7, 2026, over collecting betel nut husks from the garden.

The complaint states that at one point, the accused started using abusive language, and Mukta Begum protested against it. Becoming angry over this, accused No. 2 and No. 3, Majeda Begum and Mst. Begum, allegedly went to the courtyard in front of her residence, grabbed her by the hair and assaulted her indiscriminately with punches and blows.

At that time, when Mukta Begum's elderly father-in-law, Md. Kanchan Ali Khan (75), came forward to protect her, he was also allegedly attacked under the leadership of accused No. 1 and No. 4, Liton Khan and Majid Khan, the victims alleged. The attackers allegedly punched and struck him indiscriminately and pushed him to the ground. As a result, he sustained injuries and swelling to his head, knees and different parts of his body.

Later, hearing the victims' cries for help, people from the surrounding area came forward and rescued them. With the assistance of local residents, seriously injured Kanchan Ali Khan was taken to Mirzaganj Upazila Health Complex and admitted there. He is currently undergoing treatment there.

Regarding the incident, principal accused Liton Khan denied the allegations and said, “The women had an argument over firewood. I did not assault anyone. The allegations against me are false.”

Mirzaganj Police Station's investigating officer, ASI Al-Amin, said, “We have received a complaint regarding an altercation. I have already spoken with injured Kanchan, who is undergoing treatment at Mirzaganj Upazila Health Complex. Necessary action will be taken after visiting the scene and conducting an investigation.”

Mirzaganj Police Station OC Md. Towhiduzzaman said, “We have received the complaint. Strict legal action will be taken based on the investigation.”

Meanwhile, the victim's family has alleged that they are living in insecurity due to threats allegedly made by the accused following the incident. They have demanded a proper investigation into the incident and legal action against those involved.