A violent confrontation over a long-standing land dispute in Kendua upazila of Netrokona district has left a 30-year-old woman dead and at least ten others seriously injured.
The incident occurred on Wednesday morning in Amtola village under Roailbari Union, when tensions between two rival groups escalated into open violence. According to local accounts, the clash broke out after one faction attempted to excavate soil from disputed land, prompting opposition from the rival side, which led to a rapid and brutal exchange of attacks.
The deceased has been identified as Soma Akhtar, wife of Saddam Hossain from Amtola village. She sustained critical injuries during the violence and was rushed to Kendua Upazila Health Complex, where attending physicians declared her dead upon arrival.
Injured victims
At least ten individuals from both sides sustained injuries, several of them critically. Seven of the injured were later referred to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment due to the severity of their condition.
| Name | Age | Relation/Identity |
|---|---|---|
| Asma | 45 | Wife of Idris |
| Sohel | 36 | Son of Kuddus |
| Haruna | 60 | Wife of late Osman |
| Shika | 18 | Local resident |
| Sharmin | 25 | Local resident |
| Nurul Islam | 60 | Dispute party member |
| Shahin Mia | 32 | Local resident |
| Idris Mia | — | Dispute party member |
| Sattar Mia | — | Dispute party member |
| (Unnamed/others) | — | — |
Background of the dispute
Local sources indicate that the conflict stemmed from a prolonged dispute between Nurul Islam and his cousin Shamsuddin over ownership and control of a parcel of land in the village. The disagreement had reportedly persisted for an extended period, with repeated tensions flaring between the two sides.
On Wednesday morning, when one group began earth-cutting activities on the disputed land, members of the opposing faction intervened, insisting that the land was under contention. The verbal altercation quickly escalated into a physical confrontation involving sharp weapons and blunt-force attacks, leaving multiple people injured on the spot.
Police response and investigation
Officer-in-Charge Mehedi Maksud of Kendua Police Station confirmed that the situation in the area is currently under control. Law enforcement personnel were deployed shortly after the incident to stabilise the scene and prevent further clashes.
No arrests have been made so far. The body of Soma Akhtar has been sent to the Netrokona District Hospital morgue for post-mortem examination. Police have stated that legal proceedings are underway and efforts are continuing to identify those responsible for the violence.
Authorities have also urged local residents to remain calm while investigations proceed, as the incident has heightened tensions within the community.
