Two local leaders of BNP and its youth front Juba Dal were injured in an attack allegedly by activists of Bangladesh Chhatra Dal (BCL) on the Nazrul Avenue in the city on Thursday morning.
The injured, Kotwali BNP joint general secretary Shafiul Alam Raihan and Kotwali Juba Dal joint convener Maminul Islam Mamin, were admitted to Comilla General Hospital.Comilla BNP district (South) organising secretary Mostaq Miah said a group of BCL men attacked their party leaders and activists while they brought out a procession in support of the hartal at about 9:30 am.
As a sequel, the two rival groups, equipped with firearms and sharp weapons, engaged in a clash in the area in chase and counter-chase.
At one stage, Shafiul Alam Raihan and Maminul Islam Mamin were severely stabbed by the rivals.
Being informed, police rushed in and brought the situation under control.
Samsuzzaman, inspector (Investigation) of Kotwali Model Police Station, confirmed the incident. -UNB
