BNP men attacked on way to Khaleda�s rallies

At least 60 people were injured as ruling party men allegedly attacked BNP activists in Bagerhat and Jessore on their way to the opposition chief Khaled Zia?s separate rallies on Sunday.

In Bagerhat, at least 50 people, including Chitalmari UNO and OC were injured in a clash between Awami League and BNP activists in Chitalmari uapzila headquarters over taking part in a BNP rally.

Police said the clash ensued as some local Awami League activists obstructed the BNP men when they were going to Shat Gumbaj union parishad premises in Bagerhat Sadar upazila to attend the roadside rally of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia at about 11:00am.

A chase and counter-chase took place between the supporters of the two parties. At one stage, they attacked each other with brickbats, leaving at least 50 people injured,

Chitalmari Uapzila Nirbahi Officer M Sohel Hasan and thana officer-in-charge Hasan Hafizur Rahman were among the injured.

Upazila Palli Bidyut office, local Awami League office, BNP office and eight shops were vandalised during the two-hour long clash.

Later, police brought the situation under control charging batons on the rowdy activists of the two arch rival parties.

In Jessore, a motorcade of BNP leaders and workers came under attack at Bagachra Bazar and Balunda Bazar in Sarsa upazila on Sunday morning on their way to BNP chairperson?s Jessore rally.

Source: daily-sun.com

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