A trivial domestic disagreement escalated into a tragedy on Friday morning in Faridpur, as a young man was reportedly beaten to death by his neighbours. the incident, which centred on the installation of a clothesline in front of a residential property, has left the local community in the Goalchamot area in a state of profound shock.
According to Sub-Inspector (SI) Md. Asad of the Kotwali Police Station, the altercation occurred on Molla Bari Road. the deceased has been identified as Jewel Ahmed, son of the late Monir Uddin. His younger brother, Sohel Ahmed, an expatriate worker who had recently returned home, was also brutally assaulted during the fray and remains in critical condition at a local hospital.
Roots of the Conflict
The dispute reportedly began when the family of Md. Sarfaraz, a local scrap metal trader of non-Bengali heritage (commonly referred to as Bihari), attempted to string up a rope for drying clothes directly across the entrance of Jewel’s residence. Family members and witnesses alleged that Sarfaraz’s relatives were intentionally boisterous and provocative during the process.
When Jewel and his brother attempted to protest the obstruction of their walkway, the verbal spat rapidly turned violent. Members of Sarfaraz’s household allegedly armed themselves with wooden sticks and iron rods, launching a coordinated attack on the two brothers.
| Victim | Status | Relationship |
| Jewel Ahmed | Deceased | Eldest brother; local resident. |
| Sohel Ahmed | Critically Injured | Younger brother; expatriate worker. |
| Md. Sarfaraz | Detained | Primary suspect; neighbour. |
| Unnamed Female | Detained | Wife of Sarfaraz; accomplice. |
Judicial and Medical Response
Local residents intervened to rescue the bloodied brothers from the assault, rushing them to Faridpur Medical College Hospital. Upon arrival, however, attending physicians declared Jewel Ahmed dead, citing severe blunt-force trauma. Sohel continues to fight for his life as medical staff monitor his extensive injuries.
In the immediate aftermath, police cordoned off the area to prevent further communal or retaliatory unrest. SI Asad confirmed that both Md. Sarfaraz and his wife have been taken into police custody for questioning.
The authorities are currently preparing a formal case, and the body of the deceased has been sent for a post-mortem examination to establish the precise cause of death. “We are taking all necessary legal measures to ensure the perpetrators face the full rigour of the law,” the SI noted, adding that additional patrols have been deployed to maintain order in the neighbourhood.