PATUAKHALI, Dec 23 (UNB): Seven people were injured in a clash between supporters of Awami League candidate Muhibur Rahman Muhib and independent candidate and AL leader Mahbubur Rahman Talukder of Patuakhali-4 constituency at Bortakia village in Kolapara upazila on Friday evening.
The injured, including Mahipur thana BCL president Shoaib Khan, were admitted to different hospitals.
Quoting locals, police said the supporters of the boat symbol were on their way to the neighboring Chapli Bazar playing a sound box as part of election campaign.
At that time, the supporters of the independent candidate started playing Hindi songs on another sound box.
The both sides locked into an altercation over the matter, leading to a calsh.
Mahipur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Anwar Hossain Talukder said the situation was under control. No complaint has been received yet in this regard so far, he said.
Seven hurt in clash between AL, independent candidates
FE Team | Published: December 23, 2023 22:27:41
Seven hurt in clash between AL, independent candidates
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