Sirajganj, Jan. 12 -- At least 26 people, including women, were injured in a clash between two groups in Charachithulia village of Shahjadpur upazila in Sirajganj on Sunday.

Of the injured, 17 were admitted to Pabna General Hospital and several private clinics for treatment.

Saiful Islam, Officer-in-Charge of Shahjadpur Police Station, confirmed the incident.

He said the clash broke out between the Fakir group and the Sarkar group following a dispute between two children.

On Saturday night, two boys named Nirab and Shimul got into an argument while attending an Islamic sermon in the village. The argument later turned into a scuffle.

Following the incident, tensions grew between the two groups.

On Sunday morning, supporters of Ziarul...