Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 22nd June 2026, 8:00 PM
A violent clash stemming from a dispute over unpaid grocery dues has left at least seven people, including a woman, injured in Ishwardi upazila, Pabna. The altercation occurred on Monday afternoon, 22 June, in Gorgori village, which is located within the Sahapur union of the upazila. Several of the injured individuals are reported to be in a serious condition.
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According to local sources and allegations from the victim’s family, the violent encounter is linked to a prior legal dispute between the two parties. On 23 May, Anwar Hossain Bhola, son of Kodom Ali from Gorgori village, filed a criminal case against Rahat Ali Pramanik, a local grocery shop owner. The lawsuit alleged that Rahat Ali Pramanik had molested Anwar’s four-year-old daughter. Following the filing of the case, law enforcement personnel arrested Rahat Ali Pramanik, and he was subsequently remanded to prison, where he remains detained.
The family of the imprisoned grocer, Rahat Ali Pramanik, stated that the confrontation began when his wife, Kolpona Khatun, visited the residence of Anwar Hossain Bhola on Monday afternoon. Her objective was to collect an outstanding debt of approximately 5,000 BDT owed to their grocery shop.
An argument ensued between the parties regarding the unpaid balance. The dispute escalated when Anwar Hossain Bhola, along with his mother, Runi Begum, and his sister-in-law, Rimi Khatun, allegedly assaulted Kolpona Khatun.
Upon receiving information about the physical assault, other members of Rahat Ali Pramanik’s family arrived at the scene, causing the confrontation to spiral into a broader clash between the two factions. At least seven people sustained injuries during the ensuing violence, with identified casualties including Faruk Hossain, Abdul Momin, and Torikul Islam Tushar. All injured persons were subsequently admitted to the Ishwardi Upazila Health Complex for medical treatment.
| Aspect | Details |
| Location of Incident | Gorgori Village, Sahapur Union, Ishwardi Upazila, Pabna |
| Date and Time | Monday, 22 June, Afternoon |
| Root Cause | Dispute over an outstanding grocery debt of approximately 5,000 BDT |
| Total Casualties | At least 7 individuals injured (including one woman) |
| Medical Facility | Ishwardi Upazila Health Complex |
| Prior Dispute | Case filed on 23 May against Rahat Ali Pramanik for alleged child molestation |
| Current Police Action | Scene monitored, hospital visited, and formal investigation launched |
The family of Rahat Ali Pramanik has leveled further counter-allegations against their opponents. They claim that following the initial assault, Anwar Hossain Bhola’s family intentionally vandalised and set fire to their own residential property. According to the grocer’s family, this arson was a deliberate attempt to alter the narrative of the event and falsely implicate them in a separate criminal act. The accusers asserted that they possess video footage documenting the opposition setting fire to their own house.
Attempts were made to contact the accused party, Anwar Hossain Bhola, via telephone to obtain his statement regarding the assault and the arson allegations. However, his mobile phone remained switched off, rendering it impossible to record his version of the events.
Md. Ashadur Rahman, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Ishwardi Police Station, confirmed that law enforcement responded immediately after being alerted to the disturbance. Police personnel deployed to both the site of the clash in Gorgori village and the Ishwardi Upazila Health Complex to assess the situation and gather initial details.
The Officer-in-Charge stated that a formal investigation is underway, and appropriate legal measures will be enacted based on the findings. Local residents report that significant tension persists in the area. In response, police forces are actively monitoring the neighborhood to maintain public order and prevent further escalation.
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