Jubo League activist shot, stabbed to death

A Jubo League activist was shot and stabbed to death in front of his residence in the Rooppur area of Pabna's Ishwardi upazila yesterday morning.

The deceased, Khalequzzaman Manik, 36, of Rooppur Pakar Mor, had recently been released on bail in a murder case. He returned to his locality about a week ago.

Ishwardi Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Shahidul Islam Shahid said the incident occurred around 7:00am

"A group of attackers on motorbikes arrived in front of his home. They shot Manik and attacked him with sharp weapons after he collapsed on the road. He died on the spot."

The assailants fled immediately, and police recovered the body on information.

The victim's body has been sent to the Pabna General Hospital morgue for autopsy.

Police said Manik was an accused in the murder of Chhatra League activist Tafsir Ahmed Mona, who was killed on September 17, 2023, following a dispute over control of illegal sand businesses in the area. Manik was arrested in connection with the case but secured bail last week.

"Previous enmity might have led to the killing," the OC said, adding that police are investigating the incident and working to apprehend the culprits.

Additional police have been deployed to maintain law and order, added the OC.