A man has been killed, and another injured, in a clash between two Awami League factions, due to alleged electoral violence in Nabinagar upazila of Brahmanbaria.
The incident took place in Kurighar village in Natghar union of the district's Nabinagar upazila around 9pm on Monday.
The deceased is Abu Sayid alias Saidul, 40, nephew of the incumbent chairman in Kurighar village. However, the identity of the injured could not be confirmed as yet.
Confirming the matter to the Dhaka Tribune, Assistant Superintendent (ASP) of Nabinagar police circle Chittaranjan Pal said: "A dispute already existed between former chairman Humayun and incumbent Chairman Abul Kashem of Kurighar village.
"Due to this dispute, an argument ensued between the supporters of Humayun and Chairman Kashem's nephew Saidul at a tea stall that evening, causing the rival group to attack, and leaving Saidul dead on spot."
Responding to a query, the police official said: "Locals have been saying that the clash occurred because of stationing polling agents during the election. However it is not true. There was already an existing enmity between these two groups in the village, which led to this altercation."
"Two people, including former chairman Humayun, have been detained in connection to the attack," he said.
