The clash occurred early on Monday at the upazila’s Krisnapur neighbourhood, said OC Mohammad Ali of Sadarpur Police Station. The deceased was identified as Mannan Sikder, a resident of Radhanagar village in Krisnapur union. Akhtaruzzaman Ilias, a supporter Faridpur-4 MP Mujibur Rahman Nixon Chowdhury, had a long-standing power struggle with Krisnapur union council chairman Billal Fakir over the area, said OC Ali citing the locals. “Clashes ensued between the followers of the two leaders on Sunday afternoon over the leasing of Krisnapur market. Police have brought the situation under control, the OC said, adding that an investigation will be launched once a formal complaint is filed.

Source: bd News24 April 16, 2018 07:41 UTC