One shot dead, 30 hurt in clash

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Chittagong Bureau :
 Saber Ahmed, 29, was shot dead and 30 others were injured in a clash between two local rival groups at Charkhagaria under Satkania upazila of the district on Friday morning.
Police sources said the fierce clash took place between supporters of ex-Chairman
Ahamudur Rahman Badsha and Musha group over maintaining supremacy in the locality.
Both the sides attacked each other with firearms, lethal weapons and engaged in chase and counter chase in the area creating panic in the locality, a police officer said.
At least five shops and three dwelling houses were set ablaze by the rival groups during the clash, locals said. Being informed, a team of Satkania thana police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control in cooperation with local influential people.
Chittagong Medical College and Hospital (CMCH) police outpost sources said at least 20 injured persons were admitted to the hospital from Charkhagaria village yesterday noon.
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