Two men sustained gunshot injuries during a gunfight between two rival groups over establishing dominance at Chowala neighbourhood in Narsingdi municipal town on Friday (30 October) evening.
The injured were identified as Billah Hossain, 38, and Yasin Miah, 35, both residents of the Chowala area. Following first aid at Narsingdi Sadar Hospital, they were transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment.
According to local residents, two criminal groups have long been active in the area over establishing supremacy, and two members of one group were shot and injured during the conflict. However, no statement could be obtained from the relatives of the injured.
Md Ashikur Rahman, additional superintendent of police (crime) in Narsingdi, said two individuals were injured in the shooting in Chowala, and each faces 10 to 15 different cases. He added that they were injured by rival gunshots this evening, though the identity of those involved has not yet been confirmed, and further details will be provided following investigation.
