Rival JCD men clash, 8 injured
At least eight activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) were injured in a factional clash in Mehendiganj upazila town on Wednesday. Two rival factions--one backed by JCD district joint convener Asaduzzaman Lablu and the other by upazila joint convener Naim Hossain Tuhin--clashed near Bazar Jame Masjid area over formation of the upazila committee at around12:30pm. The clashing groups used sharp weapons during the clash, leaving eight activists from both sides injured. Being informed, police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control. Of the injured, Ripon Bhuiyan from Tuhin faction and Himu from Lablu faction were admitted to the upazila health complex while the rest given first aid.
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