The house of a man accused of stabbing a youth to death in Kishoreganj was looted, vandalised, and set on fire on Tuesday morning, destroying three structures including a residential home.
The arson attack occurred in Parabhanga area of Kishoreganj Sadar Upazila on Tuesday morning. Earlier, on Monday evening, 35-year-old Imran Hasan was fatally stabbed in the same area over a dispute regarding unpaid money.
The deceased, Imran Hasan, was the son of late Abdus Shahid from Middle Katiarchar area under Maria Union of Sadar Upazila. The accused, 30-year-old Abul Kalam, is the son of Nur Islam of Parabhanga area.
According to police and local sources, an altercation broke out between Imran and Abul Kalam when Imran went to demand Tk2,400 owed to him by Kalam.
At one stage of the argument, Abul Kalam stabbed Imran, leaving him critically injured. Imran subsequently succumbed to his injuries.
Protesting against the killing, local residents formed a human chain at Kishoreganj’s Notun Jailkhana Intersection on Tuesday morning, demanding the swift arrest and exemplary punishment of those involved in the murder.
Following the demonstration, an agitated mob went to the house of the accused Abul Kalam, where they carried out vandalism, looting, and arson. The fire completely burnt down three structures, including the main dwelling house.
Upon receiving the information, police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control, said Kishoreganj Sadar Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mohammad Abul Kalam Bhuiyan.
He confirmed that the situation is currently back to normal, adding that a formal case regarding the murder is yet to be filed.
