JCD-Shibir clash in Kushtia college

The clash erupted when Shibir activists chased JCD activist Shamim Ahmed on the college campus. Shamim took shelter at the teachers' common room but pro-Jamaat teachers handed over him to Shibir cadres after mercilessly beating him, sources said.

Shibir cadres stabbed Shamim with machete leaving him critically injured.

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As the news of beating spread, JCD leaders and activists stormed into the college campus and clashed with Shibir workers. Fifteen JCD leaders and activists including college unit President Abdur Rakib, General Secretary Matiur Rahman were injured.

Later, the JCD activists ransacked several messes belong to Shibir activists.

The injured were admitted to local health complex.

Police came to the spot after two hours of the incident.

Tense situation was prevailing at the upazila headquarters following the clash.