A deadly clash between two ethnic groups in Bangladesh has claimed eight lives and left scores injured. An additional police force has been deployed in south-eastern Bandarban district fearing more violence among the feuding groups.
According to local media reports, a gunfight had erupted between the two groups on Thursday night in the rugged terrains of Rowangchhar, touted to be the hotbed of insurgency.
Following the clashes, nearly 200 people fled their homes, fearing violence among feuding groups, and took refuge at an army camp at Roangchhari.
At least eight people were dead and scores injured after violent clashes broke out between two ethnic outfits in the rugged terrains of Bandarban district in Bangladesh, sparking panic and forcing locals to flee their homes, police said on Friday.
Nearly 200 people escaped from their homes following the clashes, anticipating violence among feuding groups, and took refuge at an army camp at Roangchhari, according to the local people. The police have not been able to ascertain the reason for the clashes
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