50+ hurt in Sirajganj clash over local dominance

Among the injured, 26 were admitted to hospitals and clinics.

Inspector (Investigation) Ahsanuzzaman of Sirajganj Sadar Police Station said, “Tensions had been building for a long time between youths of Malshapara and Hosenpur neighborhoods. The conflict started Sunday morning and continued until Tuesday midnight, involving repeated attacks, vandalism, and arson.”

The clashes included the use of local weapons, batuls (metal rods), and DJ lights.

Several houses, shops, and some windows of the district fisheries office suffered damage.

Despite intervention by joint forces, fighting flared again, especially Tuesday night near Chand Ali Mor, causing panic in the area.

Joint forces brought the situation under control after a three-hour operation, while police had to use tear gas and rubber bullets.

Local leaders were instructed to prevent further clashes.

Following the instructions, prominent residents began mediation efforts Wednesday morning, and law enforcement increased patrolling.

Meanwhile, another clash broke out Tuesday night near Boropul Pashchim Chottor between two youth groups from Dhanbandhi and Bhangabari neighborhoods and several youths were injured, reports UNB. 

According to police, the fighting was triggered by a stabbing incident involving a youth named Sabbir.