The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Narsingdi

Some 28 people, including eight policemen, were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers at Belabo today.

Police said residents of Char Belabo and Baznab village were engaged in a bloody clash with spears and stick at about 12 noon. Verbal fight over repayment of loan between Angur Miah and Sohrab Hossain brought their supporters to the fray.

Policemen Alamgir Hossain, Mizanur Rahman, Rafiqul Islam, Parimal Das, Sohel Rana, Miah Hossain, Sirajul Islam and Habibur Rahman were wounded in in their attempt to cool down the situation.

Army personnel from the district town rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control at about 2pm.

All the injured were provided treatment in Belabo Upazila Health Complex.