Teen killed in Mohammadpur Geneva Camp gang war over drugs

Dead body.

Dhaka, Aug 11 – A 17-year-old boy was killed in a violent clash between two rival groups allegedly over control of the illegal drugs trade at Mohammadpur's Geneva Camp area in the capital’s on Monday afternoon.

The deceased, identified as Shah Alam, was a reported member of the “Buina Sohel” group. He succumbed to injuries after being attacked with a sharp weapon during the clash.

Mohammadpur Police Station’s Inspector (Operations) Md Abdul Alim told UNB that the clash broke out around 3 pm between members of the "Pichchi Raja" group and the "Buina Sohel" group, stemming from a long-standing rivalry over control of the local drug trade.

"During the confrontation, Shah Alam suffered serious injuries from a sharp weapon. He was immediately rushed to Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, where on-duty doctors declared him dead," said the inspector.

Being informed, Police and army personnel rushed to the scene to bring the situation under control. Two individuals – Faisal and Selim – were detained in connection with the incident. They are now under Mohammadpur thana police custody.

The situation in the area remains tense, with increased law enforcement presence to avert further violence. Police say further investigations are underway, and more arrests may follow based on surveillance footage and witness accounts.

Earlier on Sunday afternoon, at least three cocktails were exploded in the Mohammadpur Geneva camp area during the clash between the same two rival groups injuring a female pedestrian, who received minor injuries. A case was filed with Mohammadpur police station in connection with the incident.

Residents of the densely populated Geneva Camp have long complained about the presence of drug networks, often leading to violent clashes among rival groups. - UNB