Barlekha-Juri (Moulvibazar) Correspondent:
At least 25 people from both sides were seriously injured in a clash stemming from a long-standing land dispute in Hinaingar village of Barlekha, Moulvibazar. The incident took place on the premises of Balichhora Mosque in the village on Friday after Jumu’ah prayers. Among the injured, three are in critical condition and have been transferred to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital.
The injured from one side include Shafik Uddin, Zainul Islam, Waseer Ali, Jamal Uddin, Foyez Mia, Nahid Islam, Sabbir Ahmed, Tawhid Ahmed, and Ziaur Rahman, among others. From the opposing side, the injured include Abdul Khalik, Belal Ahmed, Dulal Ahmed, Zakaria Ahmed, Dilara Begum, Minara Begum, and Suhel Ahmed, among others.
According to hospital and eyewitness sources, there had been a prolonged dispute over land between the families of UP member Foyaz Ahmed and Abdul Khalik in Hinaingar village. On Friday, during Jumu’ah prayers, a child from Abdul Khalik’s family was being mischievous. After the prayer, Nurul Islam Sanu, a supporter of Foyaz Ahmed, slapped the child. Although the situation was initially resolved by other worshippers, tensions escalated later. Foyaz Ahmed’s supporters, armed with local weapons, attacked Abdul Khalik’s house, leading to a violent clash between the two groups.
Nine injured individuals from one side were admitted to the Upazila Health Complex, while those from the other side sought treatment at private clinics.
Barlekha Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Abul Kashem Sarkar stated on Saturday afternoon that an investigation is underway based on complaints regarding the incident, and legal action will be taken accordingly.
