At least five people were injured during a violent clash between two rival groups over establishing supremacy in Madaripur sadar upazila on Tuesday.
The incident took place from 2pm to 6pm in Mostafapur area of the upazila.
According to local sources, supporters of Idris Howladar and Shamchu Sardar locked into the clash using sharp weapons and local-made arms, triggering panic in the area as around 50 cocktails exploded. Several roadside shops were damaged during the violence.
Police and army personnel rushed to the scene control the situation. However, both groups allegedly confronted law enforcement officials, resulting in a temporary suspension of traffic on the Dhaka–Barishal Highway.
The situation was eventually brought under control by the evening.
The injured were rescued and admitted to the Madaripur 250-bed District Hospital.
Additional Superintendent of Police (Sadar Circle) Fariha Rafik Bhavna said that members of the police, Detective Branch and army personnel worked jointly to bring the situation under control.
She added that legal action would be taken in connection with the incident.
