AL factional clash leaves 40 hurt in Barguna

At least 40 people, including five journalists, were injured in a clash between two groups of the ruling Awami League in Barguna's Amtali upazila yesterday.

Supporters of the Awami League's Amtali municipality unit Secretary GM Musa and Amtali upazila unit Secretary Matiur Rahman clashed during the party's triennial council.

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The injured were admitted to Amtali Upazila Health Complex and Patuakhali Medical College Hospital.

The clash occurred as supporters of the two AL leaders started chanting slogans against each other in the afternoon, said witnesses.

GM Musa alleged Matiur's followers launched an attack on his supporters following the latter's orders, leaving 30 activists injured.

Matiur could not be reached for his comments after repeated attempts over the phone.

According to witnesses, the journalists were attacked while trying to capture footage of the incident.

On information, police brought the situation under control, said SM Mizanur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Amtali Police Station.

"No one has filed a complaint so far in this connection. Police will take legal action if they receive a complaint," he added.