1 killed in Jubo League's clash

A Jubo League activist was killed and two others were hit by bullets in a factional clash at East Hajipur village in Hajipur union under Begumganj upazila of the district yesterday.

The deceased was identified as Md Masud, 26, son of Md Tazul Islam, and the injured are Md Sohel, 18, son of Md Abu Taher and Md Alo, 26, son of Nur Islam of the village. Sohel was admitted to Noakhali Medical College Hospital and Alo to a private clinic.

Sajidur Rahaman Sajid, OC of Begumganj Model PS, quoting locals, said Samrat and Sumon group of Jubo League engaged in a clash in front of Rahim Haji Bari at East Hajipur village.

They started firing and bullet-hit Masud later died at hospital.