A man named Abul Hasan Sheikh, aged 60, was allegedly hacked and beaten to death in Rupsha upazila of Khulna on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. at Jabusa intersection, reportedly due to previous enmity. Police have detained a youth named Rubel in connection with the killing.

According to police and local sources, Rashidul Islam, son of deceased Mojibur Rahman, along with three to four unidentified accomplices, attacked Abul Hasan Sheikh with hammers and sharp weapons. The victim was admitted to the surgery unit of Khulna Medical College Hospital at 9:10 p.m. in critical condition. His health deteriorated, and he died around 12:15 a.m. while being taken to Dhaka for advanced treatment.

Rupsha Police Station Officer-in-Charge Abdur Razzak Mir said a police team visited the scene, and the victim’s brother Hossain was asked to file a case. Police stated that efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest the remaining suspects.