At least 100 people were injured in a fierce clash between members of Mollabari and Kha Bari over seating on an easy bike (tom-tom) in the Umednagar West area of Habiganj town.
According to local and police sources, an altercation broke out on Sunday between two women representing Syed Ali of Kha Bari and Afil Uddin of Mollabari over sitting arrangements on a easy bike in Umednagar.
Following the argument, tension rapidly spread between the two clans, escalating into a full-scale clash.
Armed with indigenous weapons, members of both sides engaged in a chase, counter-chase, and stone-pelting that lasted for nearly an hour and a half. The violence left over a hundred individuals from both factions injured.
Upon receiving information, police from Habiganj Sadar Model Thana arrived at the spot and brought the situation under control.
Zahidul Haq, officer-in-charge (OC) of Habiganj Sadar Model Thana, said that additional police forces have been deployed in the area to prevent further violence.
The injured were rescued and admitted to Habiganj District Sadar Modern Hospital.
The hospitalised victims have been identified as: Shamsul Haque Khan, 30, Sani Mia, 24, Mobarak Khan, 18, Sujon Miah, 30, Imtiaz Khan, 23, Sifajul, 30, Salek Khan, 35, Yasin Khan, 25, Abdul Mannan, 55, Sohan Mia, 22, Tausch Mia, 30, Shifajul Khan, 30, Ibrahim Khan, 28, Laden Khan, 24, Daulat Khan, 24, Jalal Khan, 25, Hafizul Khan, 35, Javed Khan, 30, Afzal Ahmed, 29, Lokuj Mia, 45, Nihad Mia, 22, Abjal Khan, 38, Kamal Khan, 45, Mortuj Ali Khan, 34, Kamrul Islam, 30, Rohan, 18, Ashraful, 39, Salman, 14, Hossain, 16, Anfor, 45, Ahad Miah, 49, Masuk Miah, 58, Farhad, 28, Jewel Miah, 35, Samiul Khan, 42, Monu Khan, 45, Sirajul, 27, Tajul Islam, 35, Karimunnesa, 75, Sohan, 18, Anaur Rahman, 48, Enam Khan, 40, Janu Miah, 40, Sumaiya, 22, and Sohag Mia, 25.
