CHAPAINAWABGANJ: A court here on Monday (Feb 4) sentenced a man to death for killing his divorced wife over previous feud in Shibganj upazila in 2016.

The convict was identified as Sumon Ali, 52, son of Amir Hossain of Miapara village in Shibganj upazila of the district. The court also fined Tk one lakh. 

Chapainawabganj District and Session Judge Court Judge Md Shawkat Ali passed the order. 

According to the case statement, the convict hacked his ex-wife, Sima to death and also injured her mother Diluara Begum critically following a feud on October 7 in 2016.

Immediately after the incident, victim’s brother filed a murder case with Shibganj Police Station in this connection.

Investigating officer (IO) and Shibganj Police Station OC (investigation) Sarwar Rahman submitted the charge sheet in the case on January 6, 2017.

After examining all the records and witnesses, the court handed down the verdict in presence of the lone accused.

BDST: 1804 HRS, FEB 4, 2019
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