The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Kishoreganj

At least 50 people were injured falling from a tin-roof of a school building at Kotiadi here yesterday.

The conditions of seven victims were stated to be serious.

The incident took place at the opening of Kotiadi Upazila Inter-Union Kabaddi competition between Bongram Union and Lohazuri Union. The Zilla Parishad organised the challenge.

Inspector General of Police Noor Mohammad inaugurated the competition as chief guest at the Manikkhali Mia Chand Shah High School ground where some 20,000 spectators gathered to witness the match.

Many of the enthusiasts took shelter on the tin-roof of the school building after failing to get rooms on the ground, witnesses said.

No sooner had the IGP inaugurated the meet releasing balloons and pigeons, the tin-roof of the building collapsed under weight of some 200 visitors.

The other supporters with minor injuries were given first aid.