1 killed, 50 injured in clash
A man was killed and over 50 others were injured in clashes over bullfight at Shajiura Bazaar in Kendua upazila yesterday. The deceased was identified as Sadek, 50, of Saguli village in the upazila. Witnesses said local people arranged a bullfight competition between the bulls of Hasu Mia of Sajiura Purba Para and Hobi Mia of Saguli village on Sajiura High School premises in the morning. Supporters of Hasu and Hobi locked into an altercation at one stage and clashed, leaving Sadek severely injured. Sadek later died at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital. As the news spread, both groups equipped with lethal weapons again engaged in a clash for the second time, leaving over 50 injured from both the sides. At least 25 shops at Shajiura Bazaar were damaged and looted during the clash.
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