Man kills brother over fishing dispute in Satkhira

SATKHIRA, Apr 05 (UNB): A man was killed by his brother in a dispute over fishing in the Kalaroa upazila of Satkhira on Saturday.

The deceased has been identified as Mosharraf Hossain, 60, son of the late Fazr Ali of Boalia village of the upazila, said Shamsul Arefin, officer-in-charge of Kalaroa Police Station.

The incident occurred around 7:30 am in Boalia village under the Kendaragachi union.

"The prime suspect, who is the victim's younger brother, has already been arrested. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other individuals involved in the crime," the OC said.

According to locals, the dispute began over fishing in a canal near the victim's house.

The altercation escalated into a violent confrontation, during which Mosharraf was killed.

Another person was injured in the incident and is currently receiving treatment at hospital.