Natore AL infighting: Another victim succumbs to injuries

A man died six hours after he was injured in a clash between two groups of Awami League supporters in Natore's Singra area yesterday (October 9, 2022).

Quoting family members, Inspector (Investigation) of Rajpara Police Station Maidul Islam said Ruhul Amin (45) died at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital around 3:00am today.

With him, two people were killed in the clash so far, reports our Natore correspondent.

Yesterday, Aftab Uddin (50), former general secretary of Ward No. 1 Awami League, was killed in the clash that took place over establishing supremacy in the area.

The clash broke out between the factions of local AL factions of Faridul Islam, the current UP member of Sukash union, and Aftab Uddin, said Md Jamil Akhter, senior assistant superintendent of police (Singra circle) yesterday.

He said there has been a long-standing dispute between the two groups over establishing supremacy in the area.

Around 9pm last night, Aftab along with his men attacked the houses of Faridul Islam at Bamihal Dashopara, leaving three people injured.

Later, a counter-attack was launched on Aftab group led by Faridul's brother Kuddus where Aftab and his man Kalam received stab injuries, said the ASP.

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

Locals rescued Aftab and Kalam and sent them to Singra Upazila Health Complex where doctor declared Aftab dead at 10:22pm last night.