Shibir man shot dead in Noakhali clash

An activist of Islami Chhatra Shibir was killed and five others were bullet-hit during a clash with the workers of Bangladesh Chhatra League and Jubo League in Sonaimuri upazila this evening.

Locals said the clash ensued after the ruling party men intercepted a procession brought out by Shibir activists in Sonapur Bazar area around 6:30pm.

Both sides opened fire that resulted in Jobayer’s death, reports our correspondent quoting witnesses.

However, on contact, Abdus Samad, officer-in-charge of Sonaimuri Police Station, said Shibir men clashed with local businessmen after they tried to vandalise shops at Sonapur Bazar area.