A man named Saddam Hossain, 32, was shot dead in a gunfight between two rival groups in Kandipara, Brahmanbaria town, late Thursday night. The clash reportedly stemmed from a dispute over local dominance between groups led by Lion Shakil and Delwar Hossain Dilip, the district convenor of the Swechchhasebak Dal. Saddam, a supporter of Dilip, was allegedly called out of his home before being found shot on the road. His family accused Dilip and his associates of orchestrating the killing to frame their rivals. However, Dilip denied the allegation, claiming that Shakil’s group opened fire, killing Saddam. Police said the incident was linked to an ongoing turf war between the two factions and have begun an investigation. Earlier in the evening, three people were injured in a related shooting between the same groups, escalating tensions in the area.