25 injured in Rangpur clash
At least 25 people were injured in a clash between two groups of people at Chatra village in Pirganj upazila yesterday over construction of a dam acrossa beel (water body).
Police arrested one person--Abdul Hamid, 40-- of
Khiarpara village.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Police and locals said a local fish farm built a dam across the water body to retain water for fish cultivation. This kept water stagnant on nearby lands, making those uncultivable for about three years.
Yesterday's clashes erupted when some people of Khiarpara and adjoining villages attempted to cut the dam.
Police rushed to the spot, 15 km off from the upazila headquarters and quelled the violence.