One killed in clash over land

The deceased was Ompu Sutradhar, son of Krishnadhan Sutradhar of the village. Mollah Monir Hossain, officer-in-charge of Bahubal police station, said there had been a long standing dispute over a piece of land between Sushil Sutradhar and Paritosh Sutradar of the village. As a sequel to the enmity, the men of Paritosh hurled some brick chips towards the house of Sushil in the morning, triggering a clash between the supporters of the two that left 16 people, including Ompu, injured. The injured were rushed to Bahubal Upazila Health Complex. As the condition of Ompu deteriorated he was shifted to Habiganj Adhunik Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries around 11am. Police arrested a man in this connection.