Clash erupts over smoking cigarettes

A clash took place between residents of two wards in Chandpur’s Hajiganj after making an announcement in mike over smoking cigarettes, leaving at least 20 people injured.

The incident took place between residents of Randhunimura Paschim Para and Purbo Para in the upazila on Tuesday (April 1). The clash erupted at 10 pm and lasted till 12 am.

According to eyewitnesses, a junior boy lit a cigarette in front of his senior on Monday afternoon. They had an altercation over the incident. There was a resentment between the residents of the two wards over the matter. Following the incident, they locked into a clash, leaving at least 20 dead.

Mohammad Mohiuddin Faruk, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Hajiganj Police Station, said, “Currently, the situation is under control. Legal action will be taken in this regard.”