Tailor dies after being hit by rod in dispute over just Tk 90 in Baralekha
Redwan Ahmed, Baralekha (Moulvibazar)
A tailor named Alif Ahmed (55) was killed after being hit with a rod during an argument over a debt of just Tk 90 in Baralekha, Moulvibazar. The incident took place in the Saipur area of the upazila around 4 pm on Tuesday. The deceased Alif was the son of the late Wasir Ali of Atua village in the upazila.
According to local sources, Alif has a tailor shop in Saipur area. Imam Uddin, the shopkeeper next to Alif, received 90 taka from Alif. The two had an argument over the money on Tuesday afternoon. Later, when Alif returned with the money, Imam hit him with a rod. As a result, Alif fell to the ground. Later, bystanders rescued him and took him to a local doctor, who declared him dead.
Shahbazpur Police Investigation Center In-charge (Police Inspector) Iskandar Habibur Rahman said at 8 pm on Tuesday that a tailor was killed after being hit with a rod by a shopkeeper during an argument over money owed. The body has been recovered. The accused shopkeeper fled after the incident. Efforts are underway to arrest him.
Baralekha Police Station OC Moniruzzaman Khan said the deceased's family has not filed any complaint. Legal action will be taken if a complaint is received.
