Natore, June 22 (UNB)- Seven people were injured early today in a violent clash over "establishing supremacy" at the Natore Bus Terminal, causing a four-hour suspension of bus services.
 
Ehia Chowdhury, General Secretary of the Natore Bus Owners Association, reported that an altercation erupted around 11 pm between the owner of the Dhaka-bound bus 'Rajokio Paribahan' and other bus owners over maintaining bus departure order.
 
The dispute escalated when a group led by Khoka, manager of 'Rajokio Paribahan,' stormed the terminal. They opened fire, injuring a worker named Subel, 26, with bullets, said Ehia.
 
The attackers then assaulted additional workers, resulting in six more injuries. All injured individuals were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
 
The bus services between Dhaka and Natore were suspended for four hours following the attack. Upon receiving information, Tariqul Islam, Superintendent of Natore Police, visited the site and brought the situation under control.
 
Bus movement was restored around 3 am after police intervention. Efforts to arrest the attackers are ongoing, according to Superintendent Tariqul Islam.
 
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