Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- A group of locals in Rajshahi's Mohonpur Upazila have allegedly killed a farmer by running him over with an excavator as he blocked them from digging a pond illegally.

The deceased, 25-year-old Zubayer Ali, was the son of Rafiz Uddin from Boro Palsha village.

The incident occurred in Boro Palsha village in Dhurail Union around 9:00 pm on Wednesday, reports bdnews24.com.

Police have arrested the excavator driver, said Rajshahi Additional Police Superintendent (Sadar Circle) Helena Akter.

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