Brahmanbaria, Jun 29 (V7N) — One person was killed and at least 30 others were injured in a violent clash between residents of two villages in Sarail Upazila of Brahmanbaria over an alleged financial dispute and long-standing rivalry for local dominance.
The clash took place in the Kalikachchh Bazar area from approximately 8:45 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. on Sunday.
According to local residents, tensions erupted between supporters of Mosharraf from Suryakandi village and followers of Khadim Mia from Dharanti village over unpaid money related to the purchase of a fishing boat. The dispute was further fueled by a long-standing rivalry between the two groups over local influence.
The confrontation quickly escalated into a violent clash, with both sides allegedly using locally made weapons.
At least 30 people from both groups were injured during the nearly three-hour-long violence. Khadim Mia sustained critical injuries and was taken to the Sarail Upazila Health Complex, where the attending physician declared him dead.
Police said they are investigating the incident and will identify those responsible for the violence.
Law enforcement officials added that legal action will be taken against all individuals found to have been involved in the clash.
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