Clash kills 2 in Narail

Two people were killed and five other injured in a clash in Kalia upazila of Narail district on Thursday over harvesting paddy.

The deceased were identified as Ruku,32, son of Sahamuddin, and Iman Ali,35, son of Sadeque Mollah, of Kanduri village.

Local sources said Iliyas Uddin member and Sahamuddin had long been at loggerhead over establishing supremacy in the area.

Both groups locked in a clash at about 10am over harvesting paddy from a disputed land.

During the clash, supporters of Iliyas hacked Sahamuddin's son Ruku and supporter Iman Ali, leaving them dead on the spot.

Those who received injuries in the clash were admitted to the Upazila Halth Complex.

Kalia police OC M Alamgir Kabir confirmed the matter.

Local sources said both groups have engaged in Awami League politics.