30 hurt as addicts clash

At least 30 people were injured as two groups of drug addicts clashed in Sirajganj town yesterday morning. Police and locals said the clash ensued over taking a new drug, locally knows as “Dandy Gum”, by addicts living at railway colony, Mirpur and Mahmudpur. Within moments the clash spread to all three slums. The clashing groups equipped with sharp weapons chased each other and hurled brickbats. They also damaged and ransacked eight houses and 12 shops in the area during the three-hour clash. Police and Rab forces rushed to the area and police charged batons on the mob to bring the situation under control.