Temple Land Dispute: Freedom Fighter Krishnapada Attacked With Sharp Weapons by Fajr-Alia Group

❐ Local correspondent

Freedom fighter Krishnapada Acharya was hacked and beaten to death in Narail over a dispute over temple land. Locals said that the attack on Krishnapada was based on an old dispute with Fajr Sheikh and Aliar Sheikh.

The incident took place at around 8:30 pm yesterday in Choto Kalia village of Kalia upazila of Narail.

The injured Krishnapada Acharya (73) is the son of the deceased Santosh Acharya of the village. Kalia Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Idris Ali confirmed the matter.

According to local sources, Krishnapada Acharya and his neighbors Fajr Sheikh and Aliar Sheikh had a long-standing dispute and lawsuit over a piece of land in Manasa Temple. The attack allegedly took place as a result of this dispute.

On the day of the incident, around 8 pm, Krishnapada Acharya was walking home from Kalia Bazar. On the way, when he reached Sayeed’s shop in Chhota Kalia village, Ashikur Rahman Suman (40), Akibur Rahman Milon (37) and Mahidul Sheikh (35) ambushed him with country-made weapons, it is alleged.

He was severely injured in the attack by being hacked and beaten. Hearing his screams, locals came forward and rescued him and first took him to Kalia Upazila Health Complex. Later, when his condition deteriorated, he was sent to Khulna Medical College Hospital for better treatment.

The accused, Ashikur Rahman Sumon, Akibur Rahman Milon and Mahidul Sheikh, have been absconding since the incident. Their mobile phones have also been found switched off, making it impossible to get their statements.

Kalia Police Station OC Md. Idris Ali said that it was initially reported that the attack took place due to a land dispute. No written complaint has been filed yet. However, the police operation to arrest the accused is ongoing.