4 policemen, 30 villagers injured in Faridpur clash

At least 30 people including four policemen were ion Wednesday njured and 20 houses were vandalised during a clash between two groups in Fukra village of Saltha upazila of Faridpur.

Police managed to disperse the mob after spreading 24 tear gas shells and firing 32 blank shots in the area, said Md Delwar Hossain, officer-in-charge of Shaltha police station.

Local people said the clash ensued following an altercation between Lal Mia and Ruhul Molla of the village, creating a skirmish in the area that continued sporadically up to Wednesday afternoon.

On information, police rushed to the spot and managed to bring the situation under control.

Four policemen were also injured during the clash as the agitating mob also attacked them as well, the OC added.

“Police have arrested seven people for their alleged involvement in the clash.”