One killed during clash over Facebook post in Rangpur

A person was once defeated and 20 others which includes four policemen split among a clash within regulation enforcers and locals at Thakurbari collection into Sadar upazila regarding Rangpur on Friday over a youth's Facebook put up 'demeaning' Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PUBH), reports UNB.

Additional superintendent of gumshoe (Circle A) Saifur Rahman acknowledged Titu Chandra, a inhabitant of Thakurbari village, has posted a image of his Facebook account together with derogatory remarks respecting Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PUBH).

Over the issue, a number of hundred humans gathered at Pagla Pirer Bazar, adjoining to Thakurbari village, afterwards Juma prayers and started chanting slogans traumatic immediately binding regarding Titu Chandra, that said.

Later, round 8,000 humans out of nearby villages thronged the bazaar yet marched toward Thakurbari village, a Hindu-dominated village.

Reaching the village, the angry people vandalised or torched 8-10 houses about the Hindu community, the extra SP said.

On information, gumshoe rushed in, charged baton, fired rubber bullets yet lobbed teargas canisters according to mantle the agitating people, leaving 6 humans broken including bullets.

One of the split -- Hasan -- died whilst wight uplifted in accordance with Rangpur Medical College Hospital, Saifur said.

Later, the irritated cluster blocked Rangpur-Syedpur avenue then vandalised various moving vehicles.

Saifur mentioned extra cop army were referred to as between according to bring the situation under control.