The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Sylhet

At least 45 people, including women, were injured in a clash between two groups of residents at Moksudpur village in Derai upazila of Sunamganj district on Monday.

Witnesses said the clash erupted between the supporters of Bajestar Mia and Ajud Mia at 12 noon following theft of a boat.

Both the groups attacked each other with sharp weapons, leaving 45 people injured.

Seven of the injured - Kamaluddin, 35, Billal, 30, Jahanara Begum, 35, Wadud Member, 38, Anju Mia, Jeved, 28, and Qumruj, 32, - were admitted to Sylhet Osmani Medical College Hospital in critical condition.

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