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2 killed in clash over govt pond in Sirajganj
At least two people were killed and 15 others injured in a clash over the occupation of a government pond in Goal Para village of Raiganj upazila in Sirajganj on Monday.
The deceased were identified as Ismail Hossain, 45, son of late Mansher Ali, and Abdus Salam, 50, son of Maidan Ali, both residents of the village.
Golam Kibria, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Raiganj Police Station, said the government pond had been leased by Asmat Ali of the same village and was later released for the development of a mosque. Tensions between two influential local groups over the pond had been ongoing for some time.
The OC said the clash erupted on Monday morning when the opposing groups attempted to occupy the pond simultaneously, leaving 15 people injured.
Police quickly reached the scene, brought the situation under control, and admitted the injured to hospitals in Sirajganj and Bogura Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital. The two victims later died while undergoing treatment.
The news of the deaths sparked tension in the area, prompting additional police deployment and patrols to prevent further violence, reports UNB.
Superintendent of Police Saiful Islam Santu visited the scene and instructed officers to maintain strict control of the situation, the OC added.