An activist of Awami Jubo League was beaten to death in an attack by rivals while returning home from the Khulna Divisional Rally of 'Tarunya Jayayatra' in Mohsin Chowrasta area in Peroli village under Kalia upazila of the district on Thursday night.
The deceased was identified as Azad Sheikh, 32, son of Salam Sheikh of Perli Uttar Para and the younger brother of Sajjad Sheikh, president of Peroli Union Jubo League unit.
According to witnesses, the union Jubo League leaders and activists participated in a procession 'Tarunner Joyjatra' which was held in Khulna on Thursday .
After finishing the programme, Azad was returning home in the evening. On the way, a group of some rival miscreants attacked and beat him with hammers and sticks around 6.30pm, leaving Azad seriously injured, officer-in-charge (OC) of Kalia thana Sheikh Tasmim Alam said.
Locals rescued Azad and took him to Khulna Medical College Hospital, where on-duty doctor declared him dead at 9:00 pm.
Member of Parliament of Narail-1 constituency B. M. Kabirul Haque Mukti has strongly condemned the murder of Azad Sheikh.He also demanded immediate arrest and exemplary punishment of those involved in the murder.