An octogenarian was killed in a road accident with a tractor at Fulbariupazila in Kurigram district. The deceased was identified as Nayeb Ali 80 a resident of Bhangamore village under the upazila.

Locals and police sources said the accident took place at Bhamgamor area on Kharibari-Babupara road while the octogenarian man was returning home on foot to takeIftar at 6.00pm on Monday, a speedy sand laden tractor from Kholahat bazarran over the man and he was killed on the spot. The tractor driver along with the tractor fled away after the incident.A pathetic shock was prevailing in the area following the incident.

Officer-in-charge of Fulbari police station Fazlur Rahman told this correspondent on Tuesday that a case was lodged and we are trying to nab the criminals,OC added