Young man killed in clash over football match in Habiganj

A clash between residents of two villages over a night football tournament in Baniyachong, Habiganj, has left a young man, Rakib Mia (20), dead. Several others were injured.

The clash took place at around 3am last night (Sunday) at the Baktarpur High School field in Ward No. 7 Barauri Union of the upazila.

According to local sources, tension arose between supporters of Baktarpur and Kadupur villages centring on the football tournament. At one stage, both sides clashed with locally made sharp weapons.

Three people from Kadupur village were injured in the incident. As Rakib Mia's condition was critical, he was taken to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital.

He died there early this morning while undergoing treatment.

Rakib Mia was a resident of Kadupur village in Ward No. 7 Barauri Union of Baniyachong upazila. He was the son of Habibur Rahman.

The injured were given treatment at hospital. Tension prevails in the area following the incident.

Baniyachong Police Station's Officer-in-Charge (OC), Sheikh Nazmul Haque, confirmed the matter.

He said no case has been filed yet over the incident, but the process of filing a case is under way.

Police are keeping watch on the situation to prevent further tension in the area after the clash.