Dhaka: A man who was allegedly put on fire by some drug traders over a drug-related dispute in Fatullah, succumbed to his injuries at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) on Saturday.

The victim was identified as Sumon, 38, son of Abdul Jalil of Mahasadair Pakapul area in Fatullah of Sadar upazila.

Victim’s wife Sumi said a local resident who was known to them, Sohel Mandal, younger brother of Aslam Mandal, former Enayetnagar Union member called her husband out around 9 pm on Friday night.

A few moments later she rushed to the spot and after hearing the screaming of her husband on the road, found oia

Severely injured Sumon was rushed to local hospital and later shifted to DMCH as his condition deteriorated.

Before losing his battle for life, Sumon told his relatives that he had an argument with local drug dealer Biplob, his wife Sahela Begum and accomplice Sohel Mandal, over repayment of a loan which he gave Biplob earlier as a loan.

At one stage, Biplob and his associates attacked him and poured kerosene on him and set him on fire.

Officer-in-Charge of Fatullah Police Station Shah Manjur Kader said they were investigating the matter.

Meanwhile, Biplob denied the allegation and said Sumon immolated himself as he was a drug addict.