Chandpur, Jan. 28 -- An elderly man was beaten to death following a dispute over dumping of waste in Touragor village of Hajiganj upazila on Monday.

The deceased was identified as Abul Kalam Miazi, 65, resident of Touragor village.

According to the victim's son-in-law Faruk Hossain, some sand and other waste produced during the ongoing construction of Abul's house fell into their neighbour Rakib Miazi's house, triggering the argument.

It turned violent when Rakib and his relatives started landing physical blows on the ageing Abul, leaving him severely injured.

Later, locals rescued him and took him to Aliganj Upazila Health Complex where on-duty doctor declared him dead.

OC of Hajiganj Police Station Md Alamgir Hossain confirmed the ...