Injured BCL leader dies

Comilla district unit of Bangladesh Chhatra League president who was injured during a factional clash on Saturday, succumbed to his injuries at a local private hospital yesterday.

The deceased was identified as Md Saiful Islam, 36, son of Kalu Mian of Gobindapur area.

Sources said a clash had ensued between two groups of BCL in Kandirpar area of the district town on Saturday afternoon following a congregation of the organisation.

Both the feuding groups blasted cocktails and opened fire, leaving five people, including Saiful, injured.

Later, he was sent to Moon Hospital in the town where he died in the morning.