RAJSHAHI, Dec 25 (UNB): Independent candidate of Rajshahi-4 constituency, Engineer Enamul Haque, said he was attacked by 'boat' symbol supporters while conducting his election campaigning at Kalitala Madrasa intersection in Dwippur union of Bagmara upazila on Sunday night.
The attack left two supporters of the independent candidate, Mujibur Rahman and Sweet, injured.
Police arrested two people in connection of the incident and additional police have been deployed in the area.
Meanwhile, independent candidate Engineer Enamul Haque protested the attack holding a rally. At the rally, he that Awami League candidate Abul Kalam Azad's men attacked his motorcade.
Eyewitnesses said Bagmara's incumbent MP and independent candidate Enamul Haque was campaigning in different places of Dwippur union on Sunday. When the independent candidate reached the Kalitala Madrasa intersection around 8 pm, some people started throwing brickbats at his car.
Arabindu Sarkar, officer-in-charge of Bagmara thana, said additional police were deployed in the area after hearing the incident. The situation is now under control, he said.
"Two people were detained from the spot in connection with the attack on the motorcade of the independent candidate. Their identities were not immediately known. Legal action will be taken against them," he added.
Rajshahi-4 independent candidate 'attacked by opponents'
FE Team | Published: December 25, 2023 22:05:09
Rajshahi-4 independent candidate 'attacked by opponents'
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