Father, four sons killed in broad daylight in Bandarban

A group of agitated villagers has killed a man and his four sons during arbitral proceedings to end a long-pending land dispute in Ruma upazila of Bandarban, according to police.

The deceased are Long Yu Mro, 70, and his sons -- Ranthoi Mro, 35, Rangi Mro, 30, Men Oai Mro, 25, and Ring Rao Mro, 20.

The incident took place around 11.30pm on Thursday in the Abupara area of Gadhalenga union of the upazila, reports UNB.

Gadhalenga UP chairman Mein Rok Mro said the family had a long-pending dispute over the land in question with some people in the area.

During the arbitral proceedings on Thursday, some agitated people hacked the five family members to death.

Bandarban police super Jerin Akhter said that the area is 60 kms away from the town. "A team of police has been sent to recover the bodies. Action will be taken after an investigation," she said.