An unlicensed motorcyclist killed a pedestrian on Friday afternoon at the Fakirbari area of Amtali upazila in Barguna.
The deceased was identified as Abdul Motaleb, 44. Police said the incident occurred when motorcyclist Mashiur Rahman Azar, a student of class IX at Patuakhali Government Jubilee School, ran down Abdul at around 5:15pm. Azar, who lacked the necessary papers, including a driving license, was riding from Kuakata to Patuakhali.
Police arrested Azar, seized his vehicle and sent Abdul’s body to a hospital morgue for autopsy. A case was lodged with the Amtali police station regarding the incident.
