One killed over school managing committee meeting

SHERPUR, Feb 22 (UNB): A man was killed over a meeting of the managing committee of Harindhara High School in Char Mocharia union of Sadar upazila, Sherpur.

The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon.

The deceased, Harej Ali (40), was the son of the late Sharafat Mondal from the same village.

According to the police and the victim's family, a longstanding dispute and legal battle had been ongoing between two groups in the village regarding the managing committee of Harindhara High School.

During the meeting, a clash broke out, leaving Harej Ali critically injured. He was rescued and taken to Sherpur District Sadar Hospital, where the on-duty doctor declared him dead.

Md. Abdul Karim, Additional Superintendent of Police (Sadar Circle), said that five people had been detained for questioning in connection.