A serious allegation has emerged in Pirojpur where a farmer's family was reportedly confined to their residence while rivals harvested their ripe paddy crop amid an ongoing land dispute. The incident took place on Saturday morning (November 14), according to the affected family and local sources.
Details of the Incident
The affected family alleged that a large group of rivals, acting on a pre-planned strategy, surrounded their home and prevented family members from leaving the house. Taking advantage of the situation, the group then harvested the ripe paddy from the family's field. When the family attempted to resist, they were forced to remain indoors due to the overwhelming number of assailants.Local residents said there had been a long-standing dispute between the two parties over land ownership and possession. They believe the incident is a direct consequence of that feud. Although tension prevailed in the area during the incident, the situation later came under control.
Legal Action Sought
The affected family has stated they will seek justice from the administration. They said they will file a written complaint with the local police station and pursue legal recourse to obtain justice for the forcible harvesting of their crop.No immediate comment was available from the local administration regarding the matter. However, local residents and the affected family have expressed concern that administrative intervention is essential to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
