30 hurt in B'baria clash

Our Correspondent, Brahmanbaria
At least 30 people were injured in a clash between two rival groups at Kodda village in Sadar upazila yesterday morning. Witnesses said supporters of Asad Master locked in an altercation with the supporters of Ayub Ali over a trifling matter at about 6:30am. Later, both the groups, equipped with lethal weapons and sticks attacked each other, leaving 30 people injured from both sides. The feuding groups also damaged at least 10 houses and looted valuables worth about Tk 15 lakh during the hour-long clash. Of the injured, 26 were admitted to B'baria Sadar hospital.