Meherpur: A youth was killed in a clash between two groups over a trifling matter at Ramnagar village under Gangni upazila of the district today. The deceased was identified as Hridoy Hossain, 24, son of Shahadat Ali, a resident of Chargoal village of the upazila.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the clash erupted at noon between the two groups when they sat to resolve their previous conflict. Both groups engaged in an altercation during the meeting, and at one stage, Hridoy was hit by some individuals.
Critically injured, Hridoy was sent to a private hospital, where the on-duty doctor declared him dead. Officer-in-Charge of Gangni Police Station Bani Israel confirmed the matter.