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scuffle ensued when Ansar members tried to snatch banners from the women.

Locals alleged that Ansar members hit some women with rifle butts, leaving one injured.

Incensed, locals attacked the administration team, leaving the UNO and some Ansar members injured.

Sumon Kar, additional superintendent (Madhukhali circle) of police in Faridpur, said a police team rushed to the scene and brought the situation under control.

The UNO was admitted to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical College Hospital in Faridpur, while the other injured were sent to Madhukhali Upazila Health Complex, said Kamrul Ahsan Talukder, deputy commissioner of Faridpur.

The UNO’s car was also vandalised during the incident, Sumon Kar added.

Madhukhali Upazila Assistant Commissioner (land) Shamim Ara said the Ashrayan project was being implemented using khas land.