Feni Correspondent:
A massive clash between two factions of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) was held over dominance in Daganbhuiyan, Feni leaves at least 20 people injured. The incident took place on Sunday afternoon.
The injured are Daganbhuiyan Upazila Chhatra Dal convener KM Saimun Haque Rajib, member secretary Touhidul Islam Manik, senior joint convener Ashraful Haque Jabed, upazila Juba Dal joint convener Mohammad Nasir Uddin, Miraj, Sohel, Saddam, Chaudhuri Hridoy, Jitu. The names and identities of the other injured could not be known immediately. The injured are being treated at various places including the Daganbhuiyan Upazila Health Center.
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