Two AL supporters held while distributing leaflets

SHARIATPUR, Feb 1 (UNB): Two Awami League (AL) supporters were apprehended by local BNP leaders and activists while distributing leaflets in Shariatpur and handed over to police.

The incident occurred on Saturday around 12:00 noon in front of the Sub-Registrar's Office in the Vedorgonj upazila of Shariatpur.

The detainees are Shahadat Hossain, son of Faruk Goldar from Deowan Kandi village in in Vedorgonj, and Fatema Jahan Mita, daughter of Kanchan Dhalir from Char Chanda village of the same area.

According to local sources and police, a group of 10-12 people were distributing leaflets from the deposed AL at various tea stalls and vehicles in front of the Sub-Registrar's office.