RUPAHIHAT: An alleged firing and attack took place at No. 1 Barghuli in Rupahihat at night over a land dispute between two branches of a family.
Ufaidul Islam's family had gone to take possession of the disputed land when Shafiqul Islam's family allegedly opened fire with the help of a group of men.
A group of 20 to 30 men allegedly carried out the attack. Rustam Ali suffered a gunshot injury and was undergoing treatment at Tezpur Medical College.
Yusuf Ali, Ufaidul Islam, Abdul Barek, Atar Ali, Mofizul Islam and Rashidul Islam were also injured in the incident.
Police from Chulung and Uluwani reached the spot, began an investigation and admitted the injured to hospital.
