3 injured in Chhatra Dal-Yubadal clash over oil serials

BD Digest Report

A clash has occurred between Chhatra Dal and Jubo Dal activists over the distribution of fuel in Chaugacha Upazila of Jessore. At least three people have been injured in the incident. The incident took place at around 1 pm on Monday at the RS Filling Station in Chaugacha Municipality.

According to eyewitnesses, an argument first broke out between Riyad Hossain, a member of the Chaugachha Upazila Jubo Dal, and Babu, a member of the Upazila Chhatra Dal, over the distribution of oil packets. At one stage, tension spread between the supporters of both and it turned into a clash. At that time, there was a chase and a fight between the two parties.

Three people, Shamim Hossain, Kajal and Tony, were injured in the clash. Local people rescued them and took them to the Chaugachha Upazila Health Complex. The doctor on duty provided first aid and admitted them to the male surgery ward.

Although tension prevailed in the area for some time after the incident, the situation is now normal, said Rezaul Islam, officer-in-charge of Chougachha Police Station. He said the situation is under control and law enforcement surveillance has been strengthened in the area.