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One killed, 2 injured over Bagerhat land feud
A 35-year-old man was killed and his two cousins were injured in an attack over a land feud in Bagerhat’s Mollahat upazila, police said on Friday.
The deceased was identified as Kamal Mollah, a resident of East Dariala village in Mollahat upazila.
Somen Das, officer-in-charge of Mollahat police station, said that the sons of Sultan Mollah had a long-running dispute with their neighbour Kamal over the boundary wall of their house.
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On Thursday afternoon, they had an argument with Kamal over the dispute. "The argument turned violent when the duo attacked Kamal with sharp weapons. When his two cousins tried to save him, they were attacked too," the OC said.
Locals rushed the three to Mollahat Upazila Health Complex where Kamal was declared dead on arrival.
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"A woman has been detained for questioning in connection with the attack. A case will also filed against the accused," the OC said.
Nor’wester kills one, injures 7 in Chuadanga
A 47-year-old woman was killed and seven others were injured during a nor'wester in Chuadanga district on Thursday night, officials said.
The deceased was identified as Momena Khatun, wife of Aminul Islam of Kurulgachi village in Damurhuda upazila.
The injured have been identified as Aminul Islam, 48, Momena’s husband, Saidul Islam, 48, Yusuf Ali, 38, Abu Bakkar, 40, Akkas, 33, and Naim, 15, all residents of Rudranagar in Damurhuda, and Full Siratul Khatun, 42, of Shorabaria village in Sadar upazila.
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The injured are being treated at Chuadanga Sadar Hospital. “The condition of one of the seven injured is critical,” said Hasnat Parvej Shubho, a hospital doctor.
Momena died on the spot when a tree fell on the tin-shed roof of their house during the storm, said AHM Lutful Kabir, officer-in-charge of Darshana police station.
Some of the others sustained injuries when the wall of a shop where they took shelter in the School Para area of Rudranagar village during the storm caved in on them, he said.
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Ful Siratul sustained injuries when a branch of a tree fell on her head on the terrace of her house during the storm, said the OC.
“The wind speed was recorded at 64 kilometres per hour and the rainfall was recorded at 10mm,” said Samadul Haque, in-charge of the Chuadanga observatory of Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
One killed, two injured in Rajshahi clash
A 35-year-old man was killed and two others were injured in a clash between two rival groups in Charghat upazila of Rajshahi over the formation of a mosque committee on Friday, police said.
The deceased was identified as Khokan Ali, son of Mozahar Ali of Zutkartik village in the upazila. The two injured, Mozahar Ali and Sirajul Islam, have been given primary treatment at the upazila health complex.
Police on Saturday claimed to have detained 17 people in connection with the clash.
Cops and eye-witnesses said that the two groups, one led by Kamruzzaman alias Mukul, and another by Muktar Ali, had a longstanding dispute over the formation of a committee of the village mosque and replacing its president.
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During the mugrib prayer, an altercation broke out over the matter between the two groups that resulted in the clash, leaving Khokan Ali (nephew of Muktar Ali) critically wounded. He was rushed to Charghat upazila health complex where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
“Being informed, police rushed to the spot and detained 17 people,” said Jahangir Alam, officer-in-charge of Charghat Model Police Station.
The body was sent to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital morgue for an autopsy, he added.
India soldier killed, 4 workers injured in Kashmir attacks
A paramilitary solider was killed and another wounded in a rebel attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir’s main city, while four laborers were injured in two separate attacks elsewhere in the disputed region, police said Monday.
Two militants on a motorbike opened fire at paramilitary soldiers patrolling in the main business center of Srinagar on Monday, police said. The injured soldiers were taken to a hospital, where one was declared dead.
Police and soldiers cordoned off the area and launched a search for the militants.
Attackers also fired Monday at two Indian workers in southern Pulwama district, leaving them injured, police said. Hours earlier, two laborers were injured late Sunday in a gunfire attack in Pulwama.
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Police blamed militants fighting against Indian rule for the string of attacks.
There was no independent confirmation of the incidents.
Both India and Pakistan claim the divided territory of Kashmir in its entirety.
Rebels in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir have been fighting New Delhi’s rule since 1989. Most Muslim Kashmiris support the rebels’ goal of uniting the territory, either under Pakistani rule or as an independent country.
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India insists the Kashmir militancy is Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. Pakistan denies the charge, and most Kashmiris consider it a legitimate freedom struggle. Tens of thousands of civilians, rebels and government forces have been killed in the conflict.
Madrasah teacher killed, 50 injured in clash between villagers in Sylhet
A 50-year-old teacher of a local madrasah was killed and 50 others were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers over 'establishing supremacy' at Haripur in Jointapur upazila of Sylhet district.
The deceased was identified as Saleh Ahmed, son of Sifat Ali of Hemu Bhatpara village in the upazila. He was a teacher of Mejortila Tahfizul Quran Madrasha in Sylhet city.
The clash broke out between a group loyal to Abdur Rashid, former chairman of Fatehpur union and resident of Lama Shyampur village, and the residents of Haudpara village around midnight on Sunday, and continued till 7am on Monday.
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Lutfur Rahman, additional superintendent of Sylhet Police, said the two groups had been at loggerheads for long over establishing control of the area, that would give them access to various illegal rents and extortion opportunities.
On Sunday, tension escalated among the two groups over the issue, mostly the residents of Hadpara and Shaympur villages.
They at one point gathered at Haripur Bazar and hurled brickbats at each other, triggering a clash.
Around 7 am, some madrasah people along with police rushed to the spot to bring the situation under control.
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Police fired tear gas shells to disperse them. Saleh was injured by a tear gas shell. He later died.
Additional police have been deployed in the area to maintain law and order situation.
Police say 6 dead, 10 injured in California shooting
Police in California are searching for at least one suspect in connection with a mass shooting early Sunday in downtown Sacramento that claimed six lives and left 10 other people injured.
Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester said at a news conference that police were patrolling the area at about 2 a.m. when they heard gunfire. When they arrived at the scene, they found a large crowd gathered on the street and six people dead. Another 10 either took themselves or were transported to hospitals. No information was given on their conditions.
Authorities don't know whether one or more suspects were involved and are asking for the public's help in identifying who is responsible. Lester did not give specifics on the type of gun used.
This is “a very complex and complicated scene,” she said. Lester issued a plea to the public, asking for witnesses or anyone with recordings of the incident to contact police.
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Shortly after the shooting, video was posted on Twitter that showed people running through the street amid the sound of rapid gunfire. Video showed multiple ambulances at the scene.
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg said on Twitter: “Words can’t express my shock & sadness this morning. The numbers of dead and wounded are difficult to comprehend. We await more information about exactly what transpired in this tragic incident.”
Residents were asked to avoid the area, which is packed with restaurants and bars, including the London nightclub.
Kay Harris, 32, said she was asleep when one of her family members called to say they thought her brother had been killed. She said she thought he was at London.
Harris said she has been to the club a few times and described it as a place for “the younger crowd.” Bars and clubs close at 2 a.m. and it's normal for streets to be full of people at that hour.
She has spent the morning circling the block waiting for news.
“Very much so a senseless violent act,” she said.
Police have the streets around the club closed, with yellow police tape fluttering in the early morning breeze.
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Berry Accius, a community activist, said he came to the scene shortly after the shooting happened.
“The first thing I saw was like victims. I saw a young girl with a whole bunch of blood in her body, a girl taking off glass from her, a young girl screaming saying, ‘They killed my sister.’ A mother running up, ‘Where’s my son, has my son been shot?’“ he said.
3 killed, 12 injured in Magura road crash
Three people were killed and 12 others injured in a collision between a battery-run auto-rickshaw and a bus in Mohammadpur upazila in Magura on Sunday noon.
The deceased were identified as auto-rickshaw driver Rabbi, 22, Jashim, 24, and Nirmal Kumar Biswas, 60, of the upazila.
Ikram Hossain, officer-in-charge (OC) of Mohammadpur police station, said the accident occurred around 12pm near Kanutia on Mohammadpur road when the auto-rickshaw was hit at high speed by the bus coming from the opposite side, leaving around 15 people injured.
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Among the injured, four were rushed to Magura Sadar Hospital where the doctor declared Rabbi and Jashim dead, said the OC.
Nirmal succumbed to his injuries on the way to Jashore hospital.
The vehicles were seized. However, the bus driver managed to flee the scene, he said.
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A case was filed at Mohammadpur police station in this regard, he added.
Dozens injured in bomb attack in Benapole port, trade halted
Unknown attackers exploded home-made bombs in a bid to take control of Benapole land port’s contracting job on Monday, leaving at least 20 workers and several pedestrians injured.
The import and export trade between the two countries, including unloading of goods, has been suspended due to this attack, witnesses said.
Port handling worker contractor Wahiduzzaman Wahid said a group of goons exploded a number of bombs in front of the port. At least 20 workers and were injured.
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Critically injured port worker Imran Hossain was admitted to a local hospital, he said.
“The men of ‘Rashed Bahini’ carried out the bomb attack on the port,” he alleged.
There has been a long dispute between two groups over controlling the port handling contracts.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Jewel Imran of Navaran Police's "A" Circle said police brought the situation under control.
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“However, the primary investigation revealed that the attack was carried out under the leadership of Rashed Councillor,” said the official without providing details.
Police detained three people in this connection, he added.
Worker dies, 4 hurt as wall collapses in Rajshahi
A worker was killed and four others were injuries as a wall collapsed on them on Saturday at Chotobangram Bimanchattar area in Rajshahi city.
The deceased was identified as Riazul.
Injured Enamul Haque,35, Dilip,43,Kazem Ali,27, and Monjurul Alam, 35, were rescued from under the debris and admitted to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH).
A wall collapsed as the workers were working to install a Reinforced Concrete Column(RCC), said Rajib, one of the workers.
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He said, “Nine workers were working when the wall collapsed. We don’t know what happened to four others.”
Emran Hossain, Officer-in-Charge of Chandrima police station said the five workers were rescued from the site of an under-construction house of one Entaj Ali.
As they were taken to RMCH doctors announced Riazul dead.
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Didarul, Assistant Director of fire service, said three rescue teams have managed to rescue five workers.
“We will conduct search and rescue operation for few hours more,” he said.
At least 44 injured in city of Kharkiv
Ukrainian authorities say at least 44 people have been wounded in fighting in Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, and that seven of them died in hospitals.
It wasn't clear if the casualties, which covered the past 24 hours, were all civilians. The state emergencies agency said the casualties could be higher because the damage from Monday’s shelling of residential areas is still being assessed.
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Ukrainian social networks featured videos showing residential quarters hit by a series of powerful explosions amid fighting with Russian forces.
The Russian military has consistently denied targeting residential areas despite abundant evidence of shelling of residential buildings, schools and hospitals.
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