A leader of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) was killed and at least 10 others were injured during a clash between two groups over the formation of a school committee in Kishoreganj's Katiadi upazila yesterday.

Two people have been detained in connection with the incident, said Toffajjal Hossain, additional superintendent of police (Hossainpur Circle) in Kishoreganj.

The incident took place at Chatal Baghatta School and College in Mumurdia union of the upazila.

The deceased, Ashik Khan, 24, was the joint convener of the JCD's Mumurdia union unit.

Locals said that a violent altercation broke out between the supporters of Nuruzzaman Chandan, the joint secretary of the JCD Central Committee, and Assistant Attorney General Ashikuzzaman Nazrul over the formation of the school's ad-hoc committee yesterday afternoon.

The clash left at least 10 people, including the school's acting headmaster, injuried.

The injured were taken to a hospital, where Ashik died from his injuries while undergoing treatment.

Addl SP Toffajjal Hossain said that two of the injured are in critical condition.

"Two individuals have been detained for their suspected involvement in the incident. Further legal actions will be taken based on the complaints from the deceased's family."