Bagerhat, June 8 -- Two people were killed and 30 others injured in a clash between two groups of villagers over establishing supremacy in Mollahat upazila of Bagerhat on Saturday night.

The deceased were identified as Azizul Chowdhury, 40, son of Mosharref Chowdhury of Singati village, and his paternal uncle Mursalin Chowdhury, 30, son of Ershad Chowdhury.

Police said the injured were receiving treatment at Mollahat Upazila Health Complex, Khulna Medical College and Hospital and Gopalganj Sadar Hospital.

Locals said a longstanding dispute had existed between Ershad Chowdhury and his cousin Masum Chowdhury of Singati village over establishing dominance in the area.

The two groups had clashed several times in the past over the issue. ...