At least five people were injured in a clash between two factions over the leadership of a mosque committee in Baherandi village under Ghatmajhi union of Madaripur Sadar upazila. On Wednesday morning, attackers vandalized, looted, and set fire to around 20 residential houses during the clash, alongside multiple cocktail explosions.
According to police and locals, local worshippers announced Mosharraf Fakir as the president of the Baherandi Jame Mosque about four months ago, while another group demanded Bachchu Molla for the post. This led to a dispute, and the two sides previously clashed on Monday, vandalizing several homes.
Police and fire service personnel rushed to the scene and brought the situation under control. Additional police have been deployed as tension persists in the area. Madaripur Sadar Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Abul Kalam Azad stated that police teams are working to arrest those involved by preparing a list of suspects.
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