Dinajpur, Aug. 29 -- At least 20 people were injured in a series of clashes between two groups over a picnic and entertainment spot, 'Jibon Mahal', and a shrine, 'Jibonia Darbar', in Biral upazila of Dinajpur district on Thursday.

The incident of vandalism, arson and looting occurred during one and a half-hour long clash, police said.

They said the clashes erupted around 2:30 pm at Kanchan intersection when the employees of Jibon Mahal Park and Resort formed a human chain in support of the establishment.

At the same time, two processions of locals arrived at the spot.

Witnesses said tensions escalated when Jibon Mahal employees and some locals hurled brickbats at the locals' procession, resulting in a chase and counter-chase on the Di...