Netrakona: The younger brother of Awami League chairman candidate in Sadar union council (UC) of Khaliajhuri upazila was shot dead in a clash between the law enforcers and the AL men during vote count at a polling centre on Tuesday.

The deceased was Kawsar, the younger brother of Abu Ishak.

Locals said the clash ensued between the law enforcers and a group of Ishak’s supporters as the latter tried to forcefully enter the polling centre at Adhaura Gov Primary School during the vote count.

Police fired several bullets to control the situation, leaving Kawsar dead, said additional superintendent of police Khan Mohammad Abu Naser.