Nilphamari: Police recovered hacked body of a local leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) from Battala area of Domar upazila headquarters on Thursday morning.

The deceased was identified as Rakib Hasan Pappu, 22, joint convener of Domar Government College unit Chhatra Dal and son of Belal Hossain of Paltanpara of the town.

Locals spotted the hacked body of Pappu tied with rope in the area after Fajr prayers and informed police.

Police recovering the body took it to Domar Police Station.

Police suspected that old rivalry could be the reason behind the murder.

The motorcycle of the deceased was also found missing.

Ends/AMA/18/07/13