A clash between two rival groups in Bera upazila, Pabna, Bangladesh, over extension work at a mosque has resulted in one death and the torching of at least 24 houses. Md Hadis Miah died early today following a violent confrontation that began yesterday. His daughter is Soniya. Police and the fire service are at the scene, working to restore order and investigate the incident. Md Hridoy, a local resident, reported the events.
The initial clash involved attacks with sticks and brick chips, leaving several people injured. Md Hadis Miah sustained critical injuries during the initial fighting and later died. Following his death, a mob retaliated by setting fire to houses belonging to members of the opposing group. The houses were torched today.
Authorities are working to bring the situation under control. The exact cause of the dispute relates to disagreement about how the mosque extension work should be carried out. Further investigations are ongoing, and police are interviewing local residents to determine the full extent of the damage and identify those responsible for the arson.