Sec 144 imposed in Sonaimuri

NOAKHALI, Mar 17 (UNB): The local administration has imposed section 144 prohibiting mass gathering at Mouriganj in Sonaimuri upazila following a clash between two groups of villagers on Monday morning.

The restriction will remain in force for an indefinite period from 10.00am of the day.

Locals said the clash ensued as a chase and counter-chase took place between people of two villages-Surhali and Deuti-on Sunday afternoon over establishing supremacy.

As a sequel to the Sunday's clash, a group of people, numbering 200, of Deuti village launched an attack in Mouriganj Bazar at about 8:30am and torched 12 shops there.

They also looted valuables from the shops at that time.