A man was killed and 10 others were injured in a clash over a disputed land at Uttar Palashtola village in Bakshiganj upazila of the district yesterday morning. The deceased was identified as Abul Kalam, 48, son of Asgar Ali. Police quoting locals said Harun Miah of Dakkhin Palashtola village and Bahauddin of Uttar Palashtola had a longstanding dispute over the ownership of 1.30 acres of land at the village. As the supporters of Harun group equipped with lethal weapons tried to capture the land at around 10:30am, Bahauddin’s men swooped on them, leading to a clash between the two groups. Abul Kalam of Bahauddin group was killed on the spot while and ten others from both sides were injured.
