A dispute over a minor incident in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur left seven people injured in the early hours of Friday, with both sides filing complaints as police launched an investigation.

According to police, the clash began after a private car allegedly struck a roadside fuchka stall in the Lalmatia area. The two groups, who were known to each other, became involved in a heated argument that later turned violent.

According to a complaint filed by one of the parties, the incident occurred at around 2:30am when members of a business family were returning to their residence in Lalmatia from Old Dhaka.

The complainants alleged that their vehicle was intercepted by another group using a van, motorcycles and a private car before they were assaulted.

They claimed that Abu Nayeem was beaten after asking why their vehicle had been stopped. His brothers, Abdullah Al Nahid and Nazmul Hasan, who rushed to the scene after being informed, were also allegedly attacked with sharp weapons.

The complaint further alleged that the attackers snatched gold jewellery and an expensive wristwatch and vandalized the victims’ vehicle, causing losses exceeding Tk100,000.

According to the complainants, local residents rushed to the scene after hearing cries for help, forcing the attackers to flee. The injured were taken to Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, where two people remain under treatment.

Mohammadpur Police Station Investigation Officer Subrata Kumar Kundu said police were investigating the incident and working to identify and arrest those responsible.

Officer-in-Charge Meshbah Uddin said preliminary findings suggest the altercation began after a vehicle hit a roadside fuchka stall.

“One party stopped the vehicle, leading to an argument. The dispute escalated into a physical altercation, leaving seven people injured,” he said.

He added that both sides had filed complaints and police were investigating the incident to establish the facts.