2 shot as JCD, Jubo Dal men clash in Ctg

Two people sustained bullet injuries during a clash between Jubo Dal and Chhatra Dal members over hanging an Eid banner in Chattogram city's GEC area last night.

Additionally, one person was stabbed, and another was beaten during the clash.

Police said the clash erupted between supporters of Shah Alam, joint convener of Chattogram City unit BNP, and supporters of Barrister Mir Helal, BNP's central assistant organising secretary, in the Debar Par area of Kushum Bag.

The injured are Jihadur Rahman Jiad, Kamal Hossen, Anwar Hossen Mona, and Ramiz. According to police, Jiad and Kamal, both members of Jubo Dal, belong to Shah Alam's group.

Of the four, Jiad sustained two bullet wounds and is currently receiving treatment at Chattogram Medical College Hospital.

Mojibur Rahman Kawsar, officer-in-charge of Khulshi Police Station, said, "A brawl broke out between Jubo Dal and Chhatra Dal members over hanging an Eid banner in the GEC area around 9:00pm. Following the altercation, both groups engaged in a violent clash in the Debar Par area."

"On information, police went to the spot and brought the situation under control," he added.

Mir Helal and Shah Alam could not be reached for comments.