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UNB, Pabna

At least 30 people were injured in a clash over a boat race in the Chiknai River at Debuttar in Atghoria upazila yesterday.

Police said Ataikula Swapnapuri Express beat Bauoikola Express in the boat race organized by Debuttar Union Parishad.

But supporters of both the groups locked into an altercation just before prize distribution.

“At one stage, they attacked each other with sticks and oars, injuring 30 people from both sides,” said a spot account of the incident.

On information, police rushed in and brought the situation under control.

The injured were admitted to the local health complex.