30 hurt in clash

At least 30 people were injured in a clash between two groups at Bhatbaria village in Shailakupa upazila yesterday.

Police and locals said there was a longstanding conflict between Rana Mia, supporter of Sharutia UP Chairman Mahmudul Hasan Mamun, and Rezaul Islam, loyal to Azizul Haq member, over establishing supremacy in the area. 

The men of the two rivals attacked each other with lethal weapons yesterday, leaving 30 people from both sides injured.

On information, police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control.

The injured were admitted to the upazila health complex.