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51 fake FFs allegedly receiving financial benefits in Magura

Our Correspondent | Wednesday, 19 March 2014



MAGURA, Mar 18: At least 51 fake freedom fighters are enjoying government financial facility in Magura, it is alleged.
They are taking government allowance illegally by showing fake certificates. Though this wrongdoing is going on for a long time concerned authority is silent in this regard.
Md Abdul Hai Choudhury of village Fulbari under Magura Sadar Upazila who fought under No. 8 Sector in liberation war disclosed the matter in a press release.  
Abdul Hai alleged at least 20 fake freedom fighters in village Hazipur under Magura Sadar Upazila are privileged with freedom fighters allowance.
The press release said at least 7 fake freedom fighters of village Bagura under Magura Sadar Upazila are getting government allowances.
The press release also reveals, at least 10 fake freedom fighters of village Sreemantapur under Magura Sadar Upazila are benefited with freedom fighters' allowance.
The press release alleged 10 fake freedom fighters in village Fulbari under Magura Sadar Upazila are taking allowance as freedom fighters. But in no way they are genuine freedom fighter.
When contacted, Magura Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Abdur Razzak said, "I have gotten a written allegation in this regard and I shall inform the concerned ministry within a very short time."