Around 50 injured in clash over anti-drug rally in Faridpur

At least 50 people were injured in a clash between two
groups in Bhanga upazila of Faridpur over an anti-drug rally today (28 June).
The violence began this morning
after tensions escalated following the anti-drug rally held in Hamirdi union.
Bhanga Police Station
Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mizanur Rahman said the clash stemmed from a dispute
over local dominance.
"Additional police have been deployed in the area, and law enforcement
agencies are working to bring the situation under control and restore
normalcy," the OC said.
According to the eyewitnesses,
supporters of Siru Molla, Kalam Kazi and Miraj Matubbar attacked the house of
local police member Delwar Hossain following an anti-drug rally organised by
Hamirdi Union Parishad Chairman Md Khokon Mia and local BNP leaders.
Residents from 11 villages in
Hamirdi and people from the Brahmankandi area of neighbouring Manikdi union
became involved in the violence.
Among those injured, Akter
Matubbar, Riyad Matubbar and Mamun Matubbar were admitted to Bhanga Upazila
Health Complex with serious injuries.
















