Independent candidate attacked by AL men

SYLHET, Jan 03 (UNB): Independent candidate for Sylhet-3 constituency Dr Ehteshamul Haque Chowdhury's election rally came under an attack allegedly from campaigners of the AL-nominated candidate, on Tuesday.

Dr. Ehteshamul alleged that the attackers were activists of Awami League candidate and the incumbent MP, Habibur Rahman Habib.

During the election rally in the Nayabazar area of Fenchuganj upazila, some people vandalised the rally venue.

Saleh Ahmed, member secretary of Ehteshamul's Fenchuganj upazila election steering committee, alleged that Ghilachora Union Parishad Chairman Saiful Islam Mona and his associates attacked their rally in the evening.

Dr Ehteshamul said, "General voters, including my campaigners, have become scared after the attack. Jealous of my popularity, my rival candidate's activists have started violent attacks. They are openly threatening my supporters."