Clash over khas land in Kurigram leaves one dead, five injured
A dispute over khas land in Rajarhat upazila of Kurigram district turned violent, leaving a 52-year-old man dead and five others injured in a clash between two rival groups of villagers.
The deceased has been identified as Md Belal Hossain.
According to Rajarhat Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Taslim Uddin, a long-standing conflict between Abdul Jabbar and Abdul Hakim over the possession of 20 decimals of land in Tongar Kuti, under Bidyanondo union, escalated into violence.
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On Monday morning, supporters of both groups attempted to assert control over the disputed land, leading to a fierce confrontation in which six people sustained injuries.
Belal, a supporter of Abdul Hakim, succumbed to his injuries while being taken to a local hospital.
Police said they are investigating the incident, and security in the area has been tightened to prevent further clashes.
