Hefazat-e-Islam strike: Violence, casualties in Brahmanbaria for third day

Brahmanbaria is still in a state of turmoil after a strike was called in protest of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh. Two more died in Brahmanbaria today, local hospital authorities said. At least 12 people were killed in three days of violent protests.

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Brahmanbaria Sadar Hospital caretaker said. Saukat Hossain told the BBC that two people were taken to hospital with injuries from the clashes that took place during the strike today. There they died. Dr. did not give any other information. Hossain.

But local correspondents say there have been clashes between Hefazat-e-Islam supporters and security forces. Many people were injured in these clashes.

Hefazat-e-Islam is on strike today after a series of protests against Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh. Although there were blockades and clashes in various places during the strike, violence is most prevalent in Brahmanbaria.