3 killed, 33 hurt in clashes in Manikganj, Lalmonirhat, B'baria

Our Manikganj Correspondent reported that Akber Ali, 30 and Selim, 35, were killed and three others were injured at Boldhora village in Singair upazila when they were attacked by rivals.

Police said, Ismail, Joynal, Mastofa and some other supporters of Boldhora Union Parishad Chairman Abdul Khalek were attacked by supporters of former UP chairman Abdul Mazed while they were returning home from Boldhora Bazar Wednesday evening.

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As they cried for help, Akbar Ali and Selim came out of their house nearby and tried to protect them. The attackers stabbed Akber Ali and Selim. Akbar died on the spot.

When the news spread in the village, supporters of Khalek attacked and torched the house of Mazed at about 10.30 on the same night injuring three persons.

Critically injured Selim was sent to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) where he died on Thursday.

Being informed, police rushed to the spot and arrested seven persons.

Akber's brother Awlad Hossain has filed a murder case against Abdul Mazed and 23 others.

Manikganj Deputy Commi-ssioner Mohammad Abdul Bari and Police Superintendent Masharaf Hossain Bhuyan immediately visited the spot.

Police have been deployed at the village as tension mounted.

Our Lalmonirhat Correspondent reported that at least 20 people including 10 women and two children were injured in a clash between two groups over occupation of a newly emerged shoal in Brahmaputra river at Char Nabin Nagor under Rowmari upazila in Kurigram on Wednesday.

The clash took place between supporters two influential persons Niru and Gamchha Sarder over occupation of a 25-acre char (shoal).

Five of the injured were admitted to Rowmari health complex.

Local people said there may be clash again as both the influentials are trying to occupy the char land.

Police said they have taken steps to avert further clash.

Our Brahmanbari Corres-pondent reported that one Abul Khair, 50 was killed and 10 others were injured in a clash over damage of a cropland by Khair's cow on Wednesday.

The clash ensued after an altercation. Khair was taken to Brahmanbaris Sadar Hospital where he died at night. Three of the injured were also treated there, police said.