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15 shot in clash over land dispute in Cox's Bazar

Some of the injured are in critical condition, say doctors

Update : 22 Apr 2022, 09:57 PM

At least 15 people were riddled with bullets in a violent clash between two groups over land dispute in Cox's Bazar on Friday.

The incident took place in Kuliapara area of Khurushkal Union.

The injured were rushed to a local hospital following the incident. Some of them are in critical condition.

According to the locals, there was a long-running dispute between two groups led by Faruq and Rashed over establishing domination on lands.

After the Friday prayers, there was a disagreement between the duo. Later, it turned into a clash when shots were fired indiscriminately, leaving the pedestrians injured.

Cox's Bazar Sadar model police Officer-in-Charge (OC) Sheikh Munirul Gias said that a police team was sent to the spot in the evening to investigate the incident.

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