Former UP member killed, 15 injured in Brahmanbaria wedding clash
Police and local sources said a longstanding dispute between Jitu Mia and Ramzan Member erupted into a violent clash over wedding invitations that lasted about an hour
A former union parishad (UP) member was killed and at least 15 others injured today (12 January) in a clash over invitations at a wedding ceremony at Masjid Bazar of Dharamandal village in Brahmanbaria's Nasirnagar.
The deceased, identified as Jitu Mia, 62, was a former member of the Dharamandal UP, Additional Superintendent of Police (Administration and Crime) Md Obaidur Rahman confirmed.
Police and local sources said a longstanding dispute between Jitu Mia and Ramzan Member erupted into a violent clash over wedding invitations that lasted about an hour, leaving Jitu seriously injured.
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He was taken to hospital in critical condition, where doctors declared him dead.
Md Obaidur Rahman added that legal action is underway in connection with the incident.
