40 wounded in BCL factional fight in Jagannath University
Dhaka, Dec 21 (UNB) - At least 40 people, including seven journalists, were injured during a clash of two rival groups of the ruling party’s student wing BCL, on Jagannath University (JU) campus in the city today.
The clash took place following expulsion of Apon of BCL JU unit secretary Sayeed group from the campus by the rival group led by the president Ripon.
Apon was expelled four weeks ago from the campus for two months for his violent acts. When he entered the campus today, supporters of president assaulted him at about 1 pm.
Rivals attacked the president’s group leading to a fierce clash, both sides using lethal and sharp weapons. At least 40 crude bombs were blasted.
Police rushed to the spot, charged with batons and fired tear gas shells to disperse the fighting groups. At one state, club wielding police entered the JU journalist association office and beat those present indiscriminately, leaving seven of them wounded.
Tension was prevailing on the campus.
The clash took place following expulsion of Apon of BCL JU unit secretary Sayeed group from the campus by the rival group led by the president Ripon.
Apon was expelled four weeks ago from the campus for two months for his violent acts. When he entered the campus today, supporters of president assaulted him at about 1 pm.
Rivals attacked the president’s group leading to a fierce clash, both sides using lethal and sharp weapons. At least 40 crude bombs were blasted.
Police rushed to the spot, charged with batons and fired tear gas shells to disperse the fighting groups. At one state, club wielding police entered the JU journalist association office and beat those present indiscriminately, leaving seven of them wounded.
Tension was prevailing on the campus.
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