Two injured in gunfight
Two people including a sand trader were injured during a gunfight in Manikchal area in Sadar upazila yesterday afternoon. Sources said, a few months ago, Mohammed Ali, 50, father of injured sand trader Miju, was killed by his rival Apon in front of his residence following a feud over sand business in the area. Bullet injured Miju was admitted to Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital (SZMCH) in the town. Police said a gang led by Apon attacked Miju and his men at around 2:45pm with firearms and sharp weapons. During a gunfight, Miju received bullet injury in his shoulder while an unidentified youth of the rival group was hit by bullet in his hand. The youth however managed to escape. Police said at least six people were killed in the area in the last 5 years centering the sand business.
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