BNP activists engaged in a clash with the police in Naya Paltan only to cash in on an issue just before the election, said Additional Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police Monirul Islam, reports bdnews24.com.
The BNP leaders and activists clashed with the police on the third of the nomniation form sale on Wednesday, turning the area into a battle field.
"They engaged in the clash without any provocation," Monirul said.
At least 13 police officials, including the ADC of Motijheel Zone, were injured in the incident and have been admitted to the hospital, said police.
The BNP leaders and activists did not follow the police's request to maintain order while collecting nomination forms, Monirul alleged.
The leaders and activists pelted police with brickbats when they tried to control the situation, said Monirul.
They attacked two police cars and an APC van and torched the vehicles later, said Monirul.
"Police serve the state; do not treat police as an opponent."
He urged the BNP leaders and activists to collect the nomination forms in an orderly manner.
BNP clashes with police to cash in on an issue, claim DMP
FE Team | Published: November 15, 2018 00:10:21
BNP clashes with police to cash in on an issue, claim DMP
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