At least three people were killed and 100 others injured in a clash between CNG-run autorickshaw driver and autorickshaw stand manager group over picking up passengers at the stand at Agua village in Baniachong upazila of Habiganj. 

The deceased were identified as Zilu Mia, 50, Kader Mia, 32 and Siraj Mia, 25.

Additional Superintendent of Police Palash Ranjan confirmed the matter to Banglanews on Thursday (May 9).

He said an altercation ensued between Kadir Mia, a CNG autorickshaw driver and Badrul Mia, an employee of an autorickshaw stand, over taking passengers at the autorickshaw stand around 11:00am, leading to an altercation.

Later around 2:00pm, the supporters of both groups, equipped with lethal weapons attacked each other, leaving three people dead on the spot and several others injured.

Police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control, he added.

BDST: 2030 HRS, MAY 9, 2024
MSK