Authorities have tightened security in and around the Biswa Ijtema ground in Tongi to prevent any untoward incidents following violent clashes between two groups that left two people dead and many injured.

A large contingent of the Army, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), and other forces, along with regular police, have been patrolling the area, reports UNB’s district correspondent from the scene.

According to a statement from the BGB headquarters, four platoons have been deployed in the area.Despite the heavy security, a tense atmosphere persists there.

Meanwhile, a meeting between the two groups was held at the Ministry of Home Affairs later today (Wednesday).

The meeting asked the two groups to vacate the ground and they were learned to have agreeve the area.

Tongi West Police Station Officer-in-Charge Iskandar Habibur Rahman confirmed the fatalities, adding that several injured individuals were sent to Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

He said that the situation is now under control, with law enforcement remaining on high alert.