Terrible clash over dominance in Madaripur, area paralysed by cocktail explosion

Local Correspondent 

A fierce clash broke out between two parties over dominance in the New Madaripur area of ​​Madaripur Municipality. The violence, which erupted over the ongoing dispute over the murder of Labor Party leader Shakil Munshi, engulfed the entire area for several hours.

The clashes that lasted from noon to afternoon on Saturday (January 17) resulted in more than a hundred grenade explosions and vandalism of several homes. At least 10 people from both sides were injured, according to local sources.

According to locals, there had been a long-standing dispute between the followers of Akhter Howlader, the accused in the Shakil Munshi murder case, and Hasan Munshi, the plaintiff in the case. The situation became more heated when Akhter Howlader’s supporters attacked and vandalized the house of Sramik Dal leader Hannan Dhali early Saturday morning.

Later, around noon, when the two sides faced each other in the New Madaripur area, a chase and counter-chase began. At one stage, the entire area turned into a battlefield with bricks and stones thrown, the use of indigenous weapons, and one after another explosions of cocktails and bombs. In panic, ordinary people left their homes and moved to safer places.

Upon receiving the information, members of the police, army and RAB reached the spot and launched a joint operation. After several hours of efforts, the situation was brought under control.

Madaripur Additional Superintendent of Police Jahangir Alam said that the situation is currently normal in the joint operation of law enforcement agencies. Several domestic weapons were recovered during the operation. He added that additional police have been deployed in the area and security measures have been strengthened to avoid any new unpleasant incidents.