An Awami League leader was hacked to death by miscreants in front of his daughter in Cumilla on Wednesday morning. 

The incident took place in front of Funka brick kiln around 7:30 am.

The deceased was identified as Zillur Rahman Chowdhury alias Zilani, vice-president of Cumilla metropolitan Awami League unit.

He was a resident of Ward No-25 of Cumilla City Corporation (CCC) and a councillor candidate of last CCC polls. 

According to local and police sources, a group of miscreants intercepted Zillur and hacked his hands and legs with sharp knives when he was taking his daughter to a private tutor. 

People nearby took him to Cumilla Medical College Hospital (CMCH) where on-duty physician declared him dead on arrival.

Confirming the matter, Sadar (south) model police station Inspector (investigation) Kamal Kanti Dhar said police is investigating the incident.     

BDST: 1345 HRS, NOV 11, 2020
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