A minor dispute over walking through a paddy field led to a violent clash between two groups in Gunoi village of Baniachong upazila, resulting in the death of an elderly woman and injuries to at least 15 others.
Local sources said the incident occurred on Wednesday night when Shalik Mia, a resident of the village, walked across the paddy field of Nozir Ali, another villager. Nozir Ali alleged that the paddy plants were damaged and confronted Shalik Mia, leading to an argument. The situation escalated when Nozir Ali pushed Shalik Mia aside. Shalik Mia informed his supporters, who armed themselves with sticks and rushed to Gunoi bazaar to attack the opposing group.
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Market traders and shoppers intervened, urging the groups not to create chaos in the bazaar. The clash later resumed near Emdadia Madrasa, leaving at least 15 people injured. Police from Baniachong station arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control.
Local sources said that after the police left, the opposing group attacked Aklima Bibi,65, at her home, reportedly to implicate the other side. Aklima Bibi, wife of the late Fozai Mia, sustained fatal injuries and was declared dead upon arrival at Habiganj Modern Hospital.
Kabir Hossain, Baniachong police Officer-in-Charge (OC), Confirmed the incident and said the body is undergoing post-mortem and no case has been filed yet. He added that the situation is now under control.