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2 killed in clash over harvesting paddy in Bagherhat

Two people were killed in a fierce clash between two groups of villagers over harvesting paddy in a disputed land at Morolganj upazila in Bagherhat on Friday morning.

At least 10 people were injured during the clash which took place at the village of Sonakhali at about 10:00am, said the Morolganj police Officer-in-charge (OC) Rashedul Alam.

The deceased are Palash and Ibrahim, both were in their thirties. Palash and Ibrahim were killed by using locally-made weapons.

However, the injured were taken to Morolganj Upazila Health Complex.