Satkhira ex-chairman shoots 3 dead, mob lynches him, associates

At least 10 people have been killed in attacks and violence in Satkhira following news of Sheikh Hasina's resignation from the post of prime minister and her departure from the country. 

The houses and business establishments of several Awami League leaders and activists were vandalized and looted.

Police also reported arson and looting at Satkhira Sadar and Shyamnagar police stations.

Pratapnagar Union Parishad Chairman Abu Daud said thousands of people of his union attacked Awami League leader Zakir Hossain's Kalyanpur house around 6pm on Monday.

At that time, Zakir took out his gun and shot three people -- Adam Ali, Anaj Billah and Alam Hossain. They died on the spot. Around 10-12 people were injured. 

At around 8pm, the mob barged into Zakir's house and hacked him and his associates Shaker Ali, Jahangir Alam, Sajib Hossain and Ashiqok and Alamgir Hossain to death. 

Meanwhile, Asafur Rahman, son of Rafel Sardar of Baikari village in Satkhira Sadar upazila, was hacked to death by a mob.

The Freedom Fighters Complex was set on fire on Monday afternoon. Several shops including the complex were gutted.