A pall of gloom and grief hangs over Dhanachapur village in Netrakona鈥檚 Kendua, where a dispute over harassment of women spiralled into deadly violence on Tuesday that killed a man and five others injured.
The deceased, Anisur Rahman, 43, was a resident of the village. His life was cut short in a brutal clash that began with a disturbing incident of sexual harassment.
According to people of the area, the unrest unfolded around 5:30pm when several women from the family of Saidul Islam were standing outside their home.
A group of local youths, Amin, Siddik Mia, Monir, Sajib, Kalam and Salam, reportedly approached them and began making lewd remarks and harassing them by singing suggestive songs.
As the women protested against it, nearby villagers stepped in, managing to disperse the group and restore temporary calm. But what followed was an eruption of violence that has left the community reeling.
Later that evening, a group of 10 to 15 men, allegedly led by Siddik Mia, stormed the house of Saidul Islam in retaliation.
They physically assaulted family members, vandalised household items and sparked a violent clash. Amid the chaos, six individuals sustained injuries.
Anisur Rahman, who was among the injured, was taken to the local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds at around 8:15pm.
The police arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control. But, a tense atmosphere continues to prevail in the area, with residents gripped by fear and anxiety over further escalation.
Mizanur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Kendua police station, said that legal steps were underway in this regard.
