A young man was killed and 11 others were injured in a clash over the ownership of a piece of land at Mohipur village, Sadullahpur upazila Gaibandha yesterday morning.
Police have arrested eight people, including two women, over the killing of Saharul Fakir, 40, after the clash.
Officer-in-Charge of Sadullapur police station told the Dhaka Tribune that there had been a long-standing dispute between Mofiz Mia and Ramjan Ali over the ownership of a piece of land. A case remains pending in this regard.
The clash ensued between the supporters of Mofiz Mia and Ramjan Ali when they went to the land to sow saplings. The rivals used lethal weapons during the clash, leaving 12 people injured.
Sub-inspector of Dhaperhat police outpost Rezaul Karim said on receiving information police rushed to the spot and sent three people to Rangpur Medical College Hospital while nine others to Polasbari Upazila Health Complex. Saharul died at Rangpur Medical College Hospital.
