A local BNP leader was hacked by miscreants and later shot to death over establishing supremacy in Lakshmipur's Sadar last night, said police.

The victim, Kalam Johir, 40, was the general secretary of Ward 4 BNP in Chandraganj union, Chandraganj union BNP President Md Bellal Hossain told The Daily Star.

Lakshmipur Additional Superintendent of Police (Sadar Circle) Md Rezaul Haque told The Daily Star the the incident occurred in front of a shop near his house in Pashchim Latifpur village under the union around 8:30pm. Receiving the news, the additional SP visited the scene.

Chandraganj Police Station acting officer-in-charge (OC) Fayzul Azim Noman said police have not been able to confirm who carried out the murder and the motive.

According to police and local sources, miscreants hacked and shot Johir on the road. He died on the spot. Johir was once involved in drug trade and sand-trading.Police suspect that he was murdered over establishing supremacy. A bullet shell was found beside the body.

The additional SP said police are investigating the murder. More details can be shared later.