In Radhakantpur village of Atgharia upazila, Pabna, allegations have been raised regarding the vandalism, looting, and forceful occupation of a homestead stemming from a long-standing land dispute between neighbors. Victims reported the looting of cash and gold jewelry, along with the felling of trees.
According to the written complaint filed by the victim Sekendar Ali with the Atgharia Police Station, the land dispute had persisted for a long time with neighbor Habibur Rahman. On the day of the incident around 11:45 AM, Habibur and his associates allegedly arrived armed with local weapons and sticks, forcefully occupying Sekendar's homestead, surrounding it with tin fencing, and planting various trees.
Read nextAllegation of Harassing 2nd Grade Student Against Headmaster in Nilphamari, Accused Goes Into HidingWhen Sekendar Ali went to the scene to obstruct them, the accused party attacked, physically assaulting Sekendar, along with Rফিকুল ইসলাম (অমিও) and Lovely Khatun, leaving them injured. During the altercation, the attackers reportedly vandalized the house, looted BDT 8 to 10 lakh in cash and gold jewelry, and caused property damage estimated around BDT 50,000. Sekendar Ali has demanded a thorough investigation, recovery of the looted goods, and strict legal action against the culprits.
Atgharia Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Shafiquzzaman Sarker stated that police have inspected the site following the complaint. The matter is currently under investigation, and necessary legal actions will be taken if the allegations are proven true.
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Reported by Masud Rana, Atgharia (Pabna), Correspondent • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
