Former UP member Surat Ali killed by speeding motorcycle outside his home in Manirampur

A former union parishad member named Surat Ali, 55, has been killed after being hit by a speeding motorcycle in Manirampur, Jessore. The accident happened at around 5pm on Friday in front of Shahapur Government Primary School on the Rajganj-Trimohani road.

Surat Ali was the son of the late Mahatab Moral of Shahapur village. He was a former member of Ward No. 3 (Rampur, Shahapur and Hakimpur) of Mashwimnagar Union Parishad.

Shahjahan Kabir, a fertiliser trader at Shahapur intersection, said Surat Ali was standing at the crossing in front of his home with his own motorcycle. At that time, two young men were approaching on a motorcycle from the direction of Trimohani.

Shahjahan Kabir said the speeding motorcycle hit Surat Ali from behind, throwing him to the ground and causing a serious head injury. He was rescued and died on the way to Jessore General Hospital.

Shahjahan Kabir added that the two young men on the motorcycle also fell and were slightly injured in the accident. After they were given first aid, an angry crowd detained them. Police from the Rajganj investigation centre went to the spot after being informed.

Manirampur police station officer-in-charge Abu Sayeed said: 'A former UP member has died after being hit by a motorcycle at Shahapur intersection. Police have been sent to the spot. Further legal steps are being taken in this regard.'