3 Killed, 60 Wounded as villagers clash in Rajshahi

Staff correspondent, Rajshahi:

Three people were killed and at least 600 were injured, 10 of them critically, as rival villagers locked in a clash over a trifling matter at Harupur village under Paba Upazila yesterday morning.

Police picked up 16 people of both groups during the clash.

The clash ensued around 10.00 am following previous enmity between two rival groups –one led by Sahjahajn Lasker and another by Asir Mondol.

Supporters of both the groups swooped on their rivals with sticks and sharp weapon that left at least three were killed and 60 were injured from both sides.

They also vandalized several houses of rivals and looted valuables.

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

Additional police forces have been deployed in and around the area to avert any untoward situation.

Of the injured, Edbar Mondol, Turab Mondol, Jarina Khatun, Edu Biswas , Alam Hossain, Abdul Kuddus, Ariful Laskar, Tota Miah, Rawnak, Aminur Rashid Patal were Admitted to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital with severe injuries.