200 crude bombs explode during clash in Shariatpur's Zajira
Jabed, who was injured in the clash, was first rescued and taken to the Zajira Upazila Health Complex. He was referred to Dhaka for better treatment
A violent clash erupted in Zajira upazila of Shariatpur this morning (4 January) reportedly over dominance in Bilaspur union, with locals claiming more than 200 crude bombs exploded during the violence.
One person, identified as Jabed, sustained critical injuries in the incident, Zajira Thana Officer-in-Charge (OC) Saleh Ahmad confirmed, adding that the confrontation took place around 10am at Budhairhat Bazar area.
Earlier, upon receiving the information, police and additional members of other law enforcement agencies reached the scene and brought the situation under control.
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OC Saleh Ahmad said, "The clash occurred due to a long-standing dispute between the followers of Kuddus Bepari and Jalil Madbar. The violence broke out as part of an attempt to establish renewed dominance.
"So far, information has been received about one person being injured. A number of law enforcement personnel have been deployed in the area. The situation is currently under control, and the process of taking legal action against those involved is underway."
According to the police and locals, a feud has long simmered between Kuddus Bepari and Jalil Madbor of Bilaspur union. Jalil is currently in jail over a case, while Kuddus, the union parishad chairman released on bail, remains in hiding.
Tensions recently escalated between their followers, Manta and Salauddin Bepari, leading to altercations and multiple crude bomb explosions last night.
Later, this morning, the two sides came face to face in the Budhairhat market area and locked in a clash.
At one stage, several shops in the market were vandalised.
Jabed, who was injured in the clash, was first rescued and taken to the Zajira Upazila Health Complex. He was referred to Dhaka for better treatment, hospital sources said.
