At least 40 people were injured in a violent clash between residents of Majhbari and Bankura villages in Kotalipara upazila of Gopalganj. Police fired several rounds of blank shots to bring the situation under control.

The conflict reportedly began when Riazul of Bankura village took money from Faruk Hossain of Riyazul Kandi village for a scrap business but failed to repay it on time. Faruk then informed his father-in-law, Alinur Daria, a resident of Majhbari village.

When Alinur and his supporters went to Riazul’s house to demand the repayment, an argument broke out between the two parties. Matters escalated around 9:30 AM when an announcement was made through the mosque loudspeaker, calling villagers to gather. A violent clash ensued between the two groups, leaving around 40 people injured.

Police had to fire multiple rounds of blank shots to disperse the crowd and restore order.