The New Nation - Internet Edition

DU Correspondent

At least 30 students of Dhaka University were injured in a series of clashes between the students of two dormitories over a cricket match on yesterday.

Witnesses said during the clash between the students of Zahurul Haq Hall and severely beat up five residents of A F Rahman Hall over talking control of the playground of Mohsin Hall for playing cricket at around 4.oo pm.

When the news spread, a group of students of A F Rahman Hall came in and attacked the students of Zahurul Haq Hall with iron sticks, triggering a series of clashes between residents of the two dormitories.

During the marathon chase and counter chase, both the groups attacked each other, leaving the 30 injured on both sides.

The injured were rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital and DU Medical center where they received first aid.

Additional police were deployed on the campus overt further trouble.