NARSINGDI. Apr 3: A bloody clash by rival groups of villagers over the lease of Karim-pur Bazar in Sadar thana today left 30 people injured, reports UNB.

Of the injured, Abu Kalam. Idris Member. Abdul Kader and Zakaria were rushed to Dhaka with spear injuries. Eight others. also with spear injuries, were admitted to Narsingdi hospital.

Two shops and 11 houses were ransacked and looted during the clash that began at 7 am.

Residents arid police said Shaheed Mia and Idris Member took part in the auction for lease of Karimpur Bazar on March 18. Shahid Mia won the bid. but rivalry among the bidders continued.

The clash ensued when supporters of Shahid Mia allegedly attacked the supporters of Idris Member who suffered most in the bout.