[Bangla Daily Star] One person was killed and ten others were injured--three critically--as a rival group of villagers attacked a wedding ceremony Thursday afternoon at Ghoshpur in Mohammadpur upazila of the district. Police and locals said villagers led by Abdul Qaiyum Miah attacked Imanuddin's son's wedding around 3:00pm, as they were not invited.
The attackers+ stabbed and beat up the guests with iron rods and sticks leaving at least 10 people injured.
In a critical condition four of the injured were admitted to Magura Sadar Hospital while others to Mohammadpur Upazila Health Complex.
The severely injured were identified as Lutfur Rahman, 38, Lutfor Biswas, 40, Milon, 24, and Uzzal, 24.
Lutfur Rahman, son of Momtajuddin Ahmed, later succumbed to his injuries at 2:30am yesterday.
The death enraged the villagers so much that they repeatedly attacked the houses of the rival attackers.
Police have been deployed to avert further incidents.
Many villagers have reportedly fled fearing more clashes and police harassment.
A murder case has been lodged with Mohammadpur Police Station.