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6 killed in police firing in Habiganj
6 killed in police firing in Habiganj
Habiganj, Aug 05 - Six people were killed in a clash between police and protesters in Baniachang upazila of Habiganj district on Monday during the ongoing nationwide curfew.
The deceased were identified as Hasan, 12, son of Sanu Mia, Ashraful, 17, son of Nur Mia, Muzakkir, 40, son of Shamsher, Nayan, 18, Tofazzal, 18, son of Abdur Rauf and Sadikur, 30.
Shamima Akter, Baniachang of Upazila Health Complex, said that the protesters brought out a procession from LR High School in the morning.
When the procession reached Banichang Police Station, police obstructed them, triggering a chase and counter chase.
At one stage, police fired bullets, leaving three people killed on the spot and 50 others injured.
The injured were taken to a local hospital where three people succumbed to their injuries.
Later, the local people set the police station on fire.
The agitated local people also encircled the Baniachong Police Station.
Zilufa Sultana, deputy commissioner of Habiganj along with the Army visited the police station.-UNB