2 die in clash over land dispute in Gaibandha

The warring groups used spears, Chinese axes and other lethal weapons during the clash that erupted at 10.00am, leaving Bakul Mia, 50, and Afsar Ali, 45, dead.

Among the injured, the condition of ten people was said to be critical.

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Police arrested 13 people from the spot and forces have been deployed in the area to avoid further clashes.

With a tense situation running high, all men have fled the village for fear of arrest.

Police said the clash was sparked by a long-standing feud between two groups belonging to eight Ghar and Challish Ghar. Several clashes have taken place over the land dispute since 1958 and claimed five lives.