Farmer dies after being hit in the head over Tk 150

Abdus Salam Malitha (48), a farmer in Alamdanga, Chuadanga, had hired a tractor to plow land for Tk 150. A dispute arose between him and the person owed the money. During an argument, the creditor struck the farmer on the head. Salam was seriously injured and taken to a hospital. He died on Saturday while undergoing treatment.

Family members said Salam was struck on the head on the evening of October 12 at Morvanga Bazar in Hardi Union of the upazila. His condition deteriorated after he was taken to a hospital. He was then transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU) of Kushtia Medical College Hospital. He remained between life and death for five days. Doctors declared him dead at around 12:00 pm. on Saturday.

Thousands of people rushed to Salam’s home to catch a final glimpse of him when his body arrived. The atmosphere in Morvanga Charchandpur village grew heavy with the wailing of grieving relatives.

According to local sources and allegations by relatives, Salam had an argument with Arif (35), a tractor driver from the same village, over Tk 150 in outstanding tractor rental fees for plowing land. At one point, Arif struck Salam on the head with a large piece of wood. Salam fell to the ground. He was then kicked in the chest and back.

Local residents later rescued him and took him to the upazila health complex. As his condition deteriorated, doctors referred him to Kushtia Medical College Hospital. He died while undergoing treatment in the ICU.

Salam’s funeral prayer was held after Maghrib prayers on Saturday at the central Eidgah ground in Morvanga Charchandpur. He was later buried at the central cemetery.

Salam’s death has sparked grief and anger in the area. His relatives and local residents have demanded a fair investigation into the incident and legal action against the person involved.

Alamdanga Police Station Officer-in-Charge Rakibul Islam said a case was in the process of being filed. Legal action would be taken following an investigation.