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From Daily Star · () English

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  • A rickshaw puller died in Rajshahi city after allegedly being beaten during a parking dispute.
  • The altercation reportedly began when the rickshaw caused traffic congestion, leading to an argument with shop owners.
  • Police have filed a murder case against the homeopathic medicine shop's owner and employees following a complaint from the deceased's family.

A rickshaw puller has died in Rajshahi city following an alleged assault during a dispute over parking. The incident occurred last night in the Malopara area when the deceased, identified as 45-year-old Md Palash, parked his rickshaw, causing traffic congestion.

According to police reports, Palash had gone to a medicine shop to check his blood pressure when the owner and employees of the adjacent Shimanto Homeo Hall confronted him about the parked rickshaw. An argument escalated into a physical scuffle.

Locals rushed Palash to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, where he was declared dead by the attending doctor. Boalia Police Station Officer-in-Charge Masuma Mustari stated that the exact circumstances of the death are under investigation.

Palash's family filed a complaint with the police station early this morning, accusing the owner and employees of the homeopathic medicine shop of murder. Consequently, a murder case has been registered at the Boalia Police Station. The victim's body was handed over to his family on the same day.

The exact circumstances surrounding Palash's death would be investigated.

— Masuma MustariOfficer-in-Charge of Boalia Police Station, commenting on the investigation into the rickshaw puller's death.
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