A land dispute over a watermelon field in Bauphal upazila of Patuakhali turned violent on Tuesday evening, leaving one person dead and three others seriously injured.
The injured were sent to Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal for advanced treatment.
The incident occurred in Charwadel area of Chandradweep Union. The deceased, Ujjal Karmakar, 40, son of Ajit Karmakar of Kalaiya Union, was killed during the clash. The injured are Mizan, Shamim, and Firoz Gazi.
According to police and local sources, farmer Firoz Gazi had been cultivating watermelon on the disputed land. However, Mizanur of Borodhalima village in Nazirpur Union claimed ownership. When Firoz started harvesting in the afternoon, Mizanur and 8–10 associates attacked him. Relatives of Firoz rushed in, leading to a clash between the two sides.
Bauphal police station OC Sirajul Islam said the body was recovered and sent for autopsy. He added that efforts are ongoing to arrest those involved in the incident.