Drug trader killed in Dinajpur infighting: Police

A man was killed in a clash between two groups of criminals over controlling drug business in Hatrampur Shalbagan area in Bochaganj upazila early Tuesday, reports UNB.
According to police he was a suspected drug trader.
The deceased was identified as Ayub Ali, 55, son of Abdur Rahman in Rail Colony area of the upazila.
Quoting witnesses, Ruhul Amin Talukdar, officer-in-charge of Sribordi Police Station, said there was an enmity between Tara Mia and Mahfuz over controlling drug business in the area.
ATM Golam Rosul, officer-in-charge of the Detective Branch, said as a sequel to the enmity, the supporters of the two groups attacked each other after midnight, leaving Ayub injured.
Informed by locals, DB police rescued Ayub and took to M Abdur Rahim Hospital where doctor declared him dead, the OC added.
He also said that DB police fired seven rounds of bullets to cool the situation.
A shutter gun, two rounds of bullet, two cocktails, two dragger and 200 yaba tablets were recovered from the spot.

A case was filed in this regard.