The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Jamalpur

At least 15 people, including 10 policemen, were injured in a clash between police and villagers at Jhaudanga in Dewanganj upazila early Sunday.

Acting on a tip off, police arrested three criminals - Osman Gani, Rafiqul Islam and Abul Kashem - from the house of UP Chairman of Pararamrampur union Insar Ali at about 3am.

Police said, sentenced to life term for murder Osman remained fugitive, Rafiqul was awarded three years jail in drug case and Abul Kashem is accused in a criminal case.

Following their arrest inmates of the house raised alarming cries of dacoits, dacoits. Villagers rushed in and attacked the police. They snatched away the criminals from the police custody that led to the clash.

Police fired three warning shots to disperse the villagers, police said.

Ten policemen, including SI Asaduzzaman Ripon and ASI Shuvra Shaha, injured in the clash were admitted to Dewanganj Upazila Health Complex.

Another report from Habiganj adds, more than 50 people were injured in a fierce clash between two rival groups at Majlishpur village in Baniachang upazila Sunday noon.

Police said the clash ensued between the supporters of Abdus Salam Londoni and Shahed Ali as a sequel to long standing enmity. Both sides used lethal weapons leaving more than 50 people.

On information, police rushed to the spot and fired six warning shots and used batons to bring the situation under control.

Three of the injured were admitted to Sadar Hospital in serious condition while 25 others to the upazila health complex.

Police arrested 30 people in this connection.