Dhaka: Two people, including a supporter of the boat symbol nominated by Awami League in Munshiganj headquarters and a supporter of an independent candidate in Pirojpur’s Mathbaria, were killed in the election violence, according to Dhakatimes24.
Separate attacks took place in Mirukhali Union of Mathbaria Upazila on Wednesday afternoon and Munshikandi village of Mollakandi Union of Munshiganj Sadar Upazila late on the same day.
In addition, in two separate incidents of electoral violence in Boalmari upazila, there were allegations of beating and injuring three supporters of the independent candidate of Faridpur-1 constituency against the boat supporters.
Killed in Mathbaria attack. Jahangir Panchait (55) of Badura village of Mirukhali Union of that upazila. Son of Totambar Panchayat. He is an independent candidate for the banana stick symbol. Shamim is said to be an employee of Shahnewaz.
Jahangir, who was seriously injured in the attack, was first taken to the Upazila Health Complex. From there he was admitted to Barisal Shebachim Hospital. When the situation deteriorated there too, he was sent to Dhaka. Jahangir died on his way to Dhaka early Thursday morning.
Meanwhile, Jahangir’s wife, Runu Begum, who was killed in the attack, has filed a case at the police station as the plaintiff, the police said.
Mathbaria Upazila Mirukhali Union Awami League President and former UP Chairman Abdus Sobahan Sharif said Wednesday afternoon. If Jahangir’s election campaign comes out, the independent candidate Dr. Supporters of Rustam Ali Faraji carried out the sudden attack.
Meanwhile, Dalim Sardar (30), who was shot dead in Munshiganj Sadar, is a supporter of Awami League candidate Mrinal Kanti Das and a resident of the same area, locals said.
On Thursday morning, Dalim Sardar was rescued from a bullet wound and taken to the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where the doctor on duty declared him dead.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Munshiganj Sadar Police Station. Aminul Islam confirmed this.
In this incident, the candidate of independent candidate Kanchi symbol. Supporters of the boat alleged that the supporters of the Faisal revolution were involved.
Locals said that Dalim Sardar was shot dead when the miscreants attacked the camp at around 12:30 pm and fired indiscriminately. They said that there is panic in the whole union in this incident.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Munshiganj Sadar Police Station. Aminul Islam said that those involved in the incident will be brought under the law soon. He also said that additional police have been deployed at the spot to control the situation.
Two killed in election violence in Bangladesh
Separate attacks took place in Mirukhali Union of Mathbaria Upazila on Wednesday afternoon and Munshikandi village of Mollakandi Union of Munshiganj Sadar Upazila late on the same day.
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