Swechhasebak Dal leader killed in factional clash in Chattogram

A Swechhasebak Dal leader was killed in a violent clash between two groups over dominance in Sitakunda Upazila of Chattogram.

The incident took place on Wednesday night (May 28) at Chhota Darogar Hat under Baroi Dhala Union No. 2 in Sitakunda Upazila.

The deceased was identified as Kalim Uddin, 38, who was serving as the secretary of the proposed committee for Ward No. 5 in Purba Lalanagar village under Baroi Dhala Union.

According to local sources, Kalim Uddin’s group had been involved in an ongoing dispute with a rival group over various business-related matters at the Chhota Darogar Hat market. The conflict escalated on Wednesday around 8.00pm, when the opposing group launched an attack using sharp weapons. Kalim sustained serious injuries after being struck during the assault.

Md Morsalin, former president of North District Swechhasebak Dal, said, "Kalim Uddin was killed in an attack carried out by drug dealers. He was targeted for opposing and obstructing their drug-related activities."

"A clash between two groups over a business dispute resulted in the death of a man named Kalim Uddin," said Md Mojibur Rahman, officer-in-charge (OC) of Sitakunda Police Station.

"Kalim's body has been sent to Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) morgue for autopsy," the OC added.