Two people were shot to death in a clash allegedly between two gangs in Maheshpur upazila of Jhenaidah on Wednesday (January 17).

The deceased were identified as Shamim Hossain, 28, and Montu Mia, 35, of Baghadanga-Kalyanpara under Nepa union, reports Jhenaidah correspondent.

According to locals, there had been an altercation between Shamim and Tariqul over an old dispute for a long time.

Following the issue, Shamim along with three others, including Montu, attacked Tariqul's house this afternoon.

At that time, Tariqul opened fire at the attackers, leaving Shamim dead on the spot and Montu injured, the official said, adding the arms used by Tariqul wasn't licensed.

Mahabubur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Maheshpur Police Station confirmed the matter.

Locals rescued Montu and took him to nearby Chuadanga's Jibannagar Upazila Health Complex where doctors declared him dead, he said.

OC Mahabubur said Shamim, Tariqul and Montu have cases against their names.

No one has been arrested yet, the OC added.

BDST: 2150 HRS, JAN 17, 2024
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