Five shot in clash between two groups in Narail
The injured were initially taken to Kalia Upazila Health Complex. After receiving primary treatment, they were referred to Khulna Medical College Hospital for better treatment.
Eight people, including five who reportedly suffered gunshot wounds, were injured in a clash between two groups in Char Kandipara area of Kalia upazila in Narail today (23 September) morning.
The five injured with gunshot wounds were identified as Israfil Sikdar, Russel Sheikh, Matiur Rahman, Mukti Sheikh and Hasan Sheikh .
The clash took place around 9am between supporters of Sohail, a member of Ward No. 2 of Kalabaria Union Parishad, and the group of Abed, according to locals.
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Police and locals said the clash broke out following an altercation between the two groups over local dominance and previous enmity.
During the clash, eight people from both sides were injured in attacks and gunfire. Five of them reportedly sustained injuries to different parts of their bodies from gunshots.
The injured were initially taken to Kalia Upazila Health Complex. After receiving primary treatment, they were referred to Khulna Medical College Hospital for better treatment.
Officer-in-Charge of Naragati Police Station Md Hossain Ali said the clash stemmed from previous enmity, including an earlier murder, and a dispute over establishing dominance in the area.
He said police were investigating what types of weapons were used in the clash.
One person had been detained for questioning by Wednesday afternoon in connection with the incident, he added.
