Election 2008

Attack on poll campaign in Boalkhali:10 AL men hurt

20 December 2008, 18:00 PM

Our Correspondent, Chittagong

At least 10 supporters of Awami League (AL) were injured when rival BNP supporters attacked their election procession at Kharandwip union under Boalkhali upazila in Chittagong-6 constituency on Friday afternoon. Boalkhali Police Station has confirmed the incident. Sub-Inspector Maksud said supporters of BNP and AL were involved in the clash when two processions came face to face at Kerani Bazar area under Kharandwip union at around 5:30pm. Police immediately rushed to the spot and took control of the area, he added. When contacted, AL candidate for the seat Dr Hasan Mahmud alleged that a number of BNP supporters led by local UP Chairman and BNP leader Azizul Hoque Chowdhury attacked the procession brought out in support of him. Ten of his supporters were injured during the attack, he said, adding that police have arrested some of his supporters. Police were in the area as of filing this report at around 9:30pm.