Online Desk : A man was killed and four others were injured in a clash over loan repayment in Sherpur`s Nalitabari upazila on Wednesday,

The incident ocurred on Tuesday night at Dakshin Kalinagar village under Nalitabari upazila, police said.

The dead Delwar Hossain, 45, son of the late Torab Ali, a resident of that area, was a fish trader.

Nalitabari Police Station Officer-in-Charge Sohel Rana said, "Delwar Hossain was killed in an attack by rivals over a dispute regarding interest on a loan. Efforts are underway to arrest the accused."

According to locals, the conflict arose between rickshaw puller Tara Mia, a borrower, and the three sons of Abdus Samad—Sheikh Farid, Alam, and Rabiul—who were the lenders.

During the altercation, Delwar Hossain, Tara Mia`s cousin, intervened to stop the quarrel but was fatally injured along with others after being attacked with sharp weapons by the opposing group.

Locals rushed the injured to Nalitabari Upazila Health Complex. Due to the severity of Delwar`s condition, he and another critically injured person were referred to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, reports UNB.

Delwar succumbed to his injuries on the way and doctors declared him dead upon arrival.