BigstockThe victim refuted claims that people in the area were not getting reliefA local Awami League leader was beaten to death by some youths reportedly following an altercation over irregularities in relief distribution in Chittagong. The incident took place at Garduara in Hathazari upazila on Wednesday, reports UNB. The deceased was identified as Bakhtiar Shikder, 48, general secretary of Garduara union unit Awami League and son of Manir Ahmed. Abdullah AL Masum, additional superintendent of Hathazari Police (Circle), said the Awami League leader was killed in an attack by some youths over a trivial matter. Masud Alam, officer-in-charge of Hathazari Police Station, said the body was sent to Chittagong Medical College and Hospital morgue for autopsy.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 07, 2020 04:30 UTC