Case filed against 71 AL leaders and workers in Rajshahi

RAJSHAHI, Aug 17 (BSS): A case has been lodged against 71 local unit leaders and workers of Bangladesh Awami League (AL) on charges of vandalism, looting and gunshots here on Saturday.
Rabiul Alam Milu, general secretary of Boalia Thana unit of BNP, lodged the case with Bolalia Police Station mentioning names of 21 AL leaders and workers.
In his petition, Milu stated that the accused, equipped with lethal weapons, suddenly attacked his house in Sasthitala area and vandalised and looted all the valuables.
He also mentioned that the attackers fired shotguns and looted 10 bharies of gold ornaments and Tk 325,000 in cash after breaking down his wooden almirah.
Besides, the intruders threatened to kill him and his family members.