Bloody Clash Over Land Dispute in Habiganj: At Least 40 Injured, Many Hospitalized

PNN News Desk | Habiganj:

A violent clash broke out in Nabiganj, Habiganj, on Sunday night (September 19) over a land dispute between two cousins. The incident took place around 11 p.m. in West Timirpur village under Nabiganj Sadar Union, leaving at least 40 people, including several women, injured.

The conflict erupted between local residents Abdul Motlib and his cousin Kadir Mia. According to local sources, a long-standing dispute existed between the two families over the boundary of their homestead land. The feud escalated recently when wastewater from Kadir Mia’s cow shed flowed into Abdul Motlib’s property, prompting Motlib to block the drainage. What began as a verbal altercation soon turned into a violent clash with sticks and rods.

At least 40 people, including women, were injured in the melee. Of them, 15 with serious injuries were sent to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, while others received primary treatment at the Nabiganj Upazila Health Complex. The on-duty doctor at the health complex said that several of the injured were in critical condition and required advanced medical care.

Tension continues to prevail in the area following the incident. Additional police forces have been deployed to maintain order.

Nabiganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Sheikh Mohammad Kamruzzaman said, “The clash occurred due to a property dispute, but the situation is now under control.”