AL activist shot dead in Madaripur

Masked men shot dead an Awami League activist at Madra village in Madaripur Sadar upazila last night.

The dead, Azizul Chowkidar, 32, is son of Sultan Chowkidar of the village.

Around 10 masked men intercepted Azizul on his way home around 9:00pm, said local union parishad Chairman Sirajul Islam.

As Azizul tried to flee, the attackers shot him from behind and left. The victim died while being taken to Madaripur Sadar Hospital by locals.

Azizul had been involved with the AL for many years.

Police could not identify the attackers and confirm the motive for the murder till early today.