1 Dead, 1 Injured in Poultry Theft Clash in Bogura

In Gabtali, Bogura, a clash between two groups over chicken theft resulted in the death of Tarikul Islam Bhutto (45). During the incident, a member of the opposing group, Swadhin (18), was seriously injured.

The incident occurred on Sunday around 6:30 pm in Kituniya village of Durgahata Union. Gabtali Police Station OC Serajul Haque stated that the main attacker, Swadhin, has been arrested.

Police and local residents reported that the deceased, Tarikul Islam Bhutto, was the son of Anwar Hossain Saju from the same area. Bhutto had prior land disputes with a neighboring family. Recently, members of the opposing group stole broiler chickens from Bhutto’s farm, escalating tensions between the two sides. On Sunday evening, around 6:30 pm, verbal arguments turned into a physical clash. During the confrontation, Bhutto was killed on the spot by the opposing side, and Abu Saeed’s son Swadhin was seriously injured and admitted to Bogura Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College (Shajimac).

At 9:30 pm, Gabtali Police Station OC Serajul Haque confirmed that Bhutto was killed and Swadhin injured in the clash. Swadhin was arrested for his involvement in the killing. At the time of reporting, preparations were underway to recover the body and bring it to the police station. Tensions remain high between the two groups in the village.

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