Dhubri: Three persons were killed and over 15 others injured in a clash between two groups over land in Dhubri district of Assam, police said on February 17.

The dispute between the two groups of the same community erupted on February 16 when one side led by Maidan Dewan was measuring a 'char' (river island) that had appeared freshly at Heramai for occupying it.

The second group led by Ailal Dewani of Dewaneralga attacked them with spears, sharp weapons and sticks. In the ensuing clash three persons were killed, police said.

The situation was now under control, the police said.

The injured had been admitted to hospital, the police added.

The victims were identified as Sahih Ali Mandal, Sahid Mandal and Sahidul Rahman Mandal, the police added.

PTI