At least three people were seriously injured in a clash linked to drug trading and territory disputes in Uttor Chelopara area of Bogura's ward no 6 on Thursday.

The clash, linked to local drug trade and territory disputes, occurred between 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm.

At least three people were seriously injured, including Robin, 25. The names of the other two victims are not yet known.

According to locals, a long-standing conflict existed between Naruli and Sandhar Patti areas over drug dealings and local dominance.

Earlier on Thursday, several youths from Naruli reportedly attacked three youths from Sandhar Patti with sharp weapons near Bottola Mor, leaving them critically injured.

The injured were taken to Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital.

But, after a rumor spread that two of the injured had died, around 100 people from Sandhar Patti attacked Naruli homes with homemade weapons.

During the violence, at least 30 houses were damaged, and about 20 rooms in 4 houses were set on fire and looted.

Fire service and civil defense units, along with Bogura Sadar police and the Detective Branch, rushed to the scene to control the situation.

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Firefighters brought the fire under control after nearly an hour.

Shahidul Islam, Senior Station Officer of Bogura Fire Service, said, “Our two units worked for about an hour to control the fire. Assessment of the damage is underway.”

Hasan Basir, Officer-in-Charge of Bogura Sadar Police Station, said, “Extra police personnel have been deployed, and the situation is now under control.”