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From Daily Star · () English

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  • A fatal clash between two rival groups in Shariatpur, Bangladesh, resulted in one death and at least 10 injuries.
  • The deceased, Mannan Sardar, 70, was killed during the incident involving crude bomb explosions.
  • One critically injured man was transported to Dhaka for advanced medical treatment.

A violent clash between two rival groups in Shariatpur's Jajira upazila, Bangladesh, on Monday night led to the death of one person and injuries to at least 10 others. The incident, which occurred around 8:30 p.m. near Laukhola bazar, also involved the explosion of several crude bombs.

The deceased has been identified as Mannan Sardar, 70. He was reportedly a supporter of one of the involved groups. Locals took him to the Jajira Upazila Health Complex, where doctors pronounced him dead. Among the injured, Ripon Molla, who sustained critical injuries from an explosion, was transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for specialized care.

Mannan was killed in the clash between two groups over establishing local dominance.

โ€” Mohammad Mohiuddin MirajAdditional Superintendent of Police (Naria Circle), explaining the cause of death.

According to police and local accounts, the conflict stemmed from a long-standing dispute over dominance between supporters of Rezual Shikder and Tamiz Khan. The violence erupted when supporters from both factions engaged in a confrontation, using crude bombs. Health officials at the Jajira Upazila Health Complex confirmed treating at least 10 individuals for injuries sustained from bomb blasts and sharp objects, noting that one person arrived deceased.

One of them was brought to the hospital dead.

โ€” Romman BadshahHealth and family planning officer of Jajira Upazila Health Complex, confirming the fatality.
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