Man Dies After Clash Over Cutting Papaya Tree in Mohanganj

PNN News Desk | Netrokona

A man named Tota Ali, 40, was killed following a clash between neighbours in Mohanganj, Netrokona, over a dispute concerning the cutting of a papaya tree. The incident took place on Saturday night in Kamalpur village under Samaj-Sahildev Union of the upazila. Tota Ali, who sustained critical injuries in the clash, died while undergoing treatment at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital on Sunday night.

The deceased Tota Ali was the son of the late Asazzaman of Kamalpur village. He was the father of two daughters and a son.

According to local residents, an argument broke out between Tota Ali and his neighbour Rabi Mia, son of the late Sadat Ali, on Saturday night over the cutting of a papaya tree. At one point, the dispute escalated, and Rabi Mia allegedly struck Tota Ali on the head with a bamboo stick. Tota Ali suffered serious injuries in the attack.

People nearby later rescued the injured man and took him to Mohanganj Upazila Health Complex. As his condition deteriorated, doctors advised that he be transferred to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital. He died there while undergoing treatment on Sunday night.

Tension spread through the area after news of Tota Ali’s death became known. Police visited the scene and collected various pieces of evidence related to the incident in an effort to prevent any further escalation.

Mohanganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md Hafizul Islam Harun said police went to the scene after receiving information about the incident and collected necessary evidence. A case has been filed at the police station by the deceased’s family, and police are conducting operations to arrest the person allegedly involved in the incident.

Police said they were investigating the actual cause of the incident and identifying all those involved in the clash. Authorities are also keeping a close watch on the area to ensure that no further untoward incident occurs.