A 23-year-old youth was killed in a clash between two groups over a longstanding dispute in Silam area of South Surma upazila yesterday afternoon.

Russell, 23, was from Silam area.

The clash took place after Jumma prayers, triggering fresh tension in the area.

Muglabazar Police Station OC Mohammad Ershadul Haque Bhuiyan said Russell sustained injuries and was declared dead at MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital.

Locals said the clash erupted over a previous dispute and later turned into a physical confrontation.

In August, a clash took place at Silam Chak Bazar between the Sheikh and Shah groups over control of a shrine and mosque’s waqf estate and money from donation boxes.