Clash over political talks by Jamaat at mosque: 6 hurt
A tense situation is prevailing in Satami area in the Sadar upazila following a clash on Thursday between Muslim devotees and some Jamaat-e-Islami activists at a mosque, in which six persons were injured.
The muazzin (who calls for prayer) of Satani Bazar mosque, Magfur Rahman, was among the injured in the clash that ensued when devotees protested political discussion by Jamaat activists.
Two of the injured including a Jamaat activist have been admitted to Satkhira hospital.
Sources claimed that the secretary of the mosque committee went to Satkhira thana to lodge a case but police declined to record it due to alleged political pressure.
Police recorded a case against nine people including the secretary, the sources claimed.
On the other hand, local Jamaat leaders have convened a protest meeting at Satani Bazar tomorrow.
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