Comilla: A leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) was killed and five others injured in a factional clash in Comilla University early on Monday over a candle lighting programme marking the start of August, the month of mourning.

The deceased is Khaled Saifullah, a student of Marketing Department and organizing secretary of Kabi Nazrul Hall unit of BCL, reports UNB.

Mujibur Rahman, registrar of the university, said a clash ensued between the followers of university unit BCL President Alif and another BCL leader Ilius Sabuj over lighting candle in front of the portrait of Banghabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the campus.

A chase and counter-chase between the two groups, and, at one stage, both sides exchanged fires that left Khaled, a leader of Sabuj group, bullet-injured.

Critically injured, Khaled was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) where doctor declared him dead.

Six others were also injured in the clash.