Two people, including a former UP member, died in a clash between two groups in Sunamganj's Shalla upazila over building a house on a disputed land.

The incident took place at ward 4 in Shalla Upazila at Satpara bazaar on Tuesday (June 27).

The deceased are Habibur Rahman, 52, former UP member, and Helal, 25.

According to police, there was an argument between Mujibur Rahman and Nizam Uddin group men regarding building a house in Satpara Bazaar. At that time, a clash broke out between both groups.

However, during the clash, Habibur was killed on the spot, and Helal succumbed to injury at a hospital, said police.   

Shalla police station officer in charge Aminul Islam confirming the mattter said the situation is now normal. Police are deployed at the scene.

BDST: 1409 HRS, JUNE 28, 2023
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