Shahnaz Begum of DOT
[2] At least 12 others were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers over establishing supremacy at Sultani village in Mehendiganj upazila of Barishal district. The clashes started after 12 noon on Saturday and ended till the Fajr Azan, reports UNB.[3] The injured are being treated at Sher-e-Bangla Medical College (Shebachim) Hospital and Mehendiganj Upazila Health Complex, reports Daily Prothomalo.[4] The deceased were identified as Shahid Chowdhury (35), cousin of Milon Chowdhury and Saiful Islam Sardar, 28, a supporter of Ruma Begum and the identity of the other was not found.
[5] On information, police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control, said Abul Kalam, officer-in-charge of Mehendiganj Police Station.
[6] However, a number of houses and shops were also vandalised during the clash, said the OC. Additional police have been deployed in the area to avert further trouble.