50 injured in clash between two villages over football match in Sunamganj

At least 50 people were injured in a clash between residents of two villages in Chhatak, Sunamganj, over a football match.

The incident occurred between residents of Charmahalla and Paigaon villages in the upazila on Wednesday morning.

Locals said the clash began in the morning and continued for more than two hours. There were repeated attacks and counterattacks during the incident. More than 50 people from both sides were injured. Police brought the situation under control with the help of local residents.

Officer-in-Charge of Chhatak Police Station Kamal Hossain said an argument and a fight broke out between residents of Charmahalla and Paigaon villages on Tuesday over the outcome of a football match. Following the incident, residents of both villages engaged in a clash with locally made weapons on Wednesday morning.

Police have been deployed in the area. Legal action against those involved is underway, the police official said.