At least 30 people were injured in a clash between residents of two villages over the ownership and possession of an Eidgah ground’s land in Singra, Natore. The incident took place on Friday (September 25) afternoon at the Pachlarua Eidgah ground area in Hatiandaha Union under the upazila.
According to local sources, a dispute had been ongoing for a long time between the residents of Pachlarua and Nootanbasti villages regarding the ownership and possession of the Eidgah land. On Friday afternoon, an altercation broke out between the two groups centered on measuring the land. At one point, the argument turned into a violent clash.
During the clash, people from both sides attacked each other with sticks and sharp weapons, leaving at least 30 residents from both villages injured.
Locals rescued the injured and admitted them to the Singra Upazila Health Complex and Natore Sadar Hospital. As the condition of three among the injured deteriorated, they were transferred to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital.
Upon receiving news of the clash, Singra Police Station personnel rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control. Additional police forces were subsequently deployed in the area.
Singra Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Rafiqul Islam stated that a clash broke out between the two parties over the Eidgah land. Police arrived at the scene upon receiving information and restored order. The situation in the area is currently normal.
The OC added that no written complaint has been filed regarding the incident so far. Necessary legal action will be taken based on an investigation once a formal complaint is received.
