Shantiganj/Sunamganj/Representative/

Three people have been killed in a clash between two parties over the auction of mosque scraps in Sunamganj’s Shantiganj. The incident took place at Hasnabad village of Jaikals union of the upazila around 10:30 am on Monday.

The deceased are – Nurul Haque (45) son of Abdul Latif of Hasnabad village, Babul Mia (50) son of Abdus Sufi and Shahjahan Mia (55) son of Abdul Basir.

The officer-in-charge (OC) of Shantiganj police station confirmed the matter. Khaled Chowdhury.

According to the eyewitness sources, on Sunday afternoon, an argument and fight took place between the Saraimral and Maldar families over the auction of jackfruit for the village mosque. This incident led to a clash between the two sides on Monday morning. Meanwhile, they clashed with native and sharp weapons. Nurul Haque and Babul Mia of Saraimral group were killed on the spot. Later, Shahjahan Mia of Maladar Group died while undergoing treatment in the hospital. About 30 people were reportedly injured in the clash.

Locals said that there was a previous dispute between these two parties over the land.

The OC of Shantiganj police station said that the situation is tense in the area. Police have been deployed at the spot to control the law and order situation.