Tension is running high in Manikkandi village of Titas upazila in Cumilla due to a longstanding dispute between two factions of the ruling Awami League—one led by Abul Molla and the other by Saiful Member. On Sunday morning, the situation escalated when Abul Molla’s group entered the village armed, prompting a standoff between the two sides. Titas police swiftly intervened and arrested seven individuals, including several outsiders. Locals fear the possibility of a major clash, as the feud has led to repeated violence over the past two years. Authorities, however, say the situation is currently under control.