Auto-rickshaw Driver Killed in Clash Between Two Villages Over Football in Chandpur's Shahrasti

An auto-rickshaw driver named Shahjahan (35) has been killed in a clash between residents of two villages over a football game in Shahrasti, Chandpur. At least six people were injured in the incident.

The clash took place on Friday (13 November) in the Dhopolla Bazar area of Shahrasti upazila. One side comprised residents of Enayetpur village in Hajiganj upazila, the other residents of Dhopolla village in Shahrasti.

The deceased Shahjahan was a resident of Enayetpur Munshibari in Ward No. 9 of Hajiganj municipality.

The victim's brother Manik Hossain said the residents of the two villages clashed in several rounds over the football game.

In the afternoon, Shahjahan was caught in the clash and attacked while returning home with his auto-rickshaw.

He later took treatment at the upazila health complex and returned home. Shortly afterwards, however, he suddenly felt chest pain.

As his condition deteriorated, he died on the way to hospital.

Additional Superintendent of Police of Shahrasti police station Mukur Chakma said the incident occurred in Shahrasti upazila. As the deceased was at Hajiganj Upazila Health Complex, police prepared his inquest report there.

He said necessary legal action would be taken if a complaint is filed over the incident.