Election 2008

15 injured in Tanore poll clashes

Attack by BNP men, alleges AL

25 December 2008, 18:00 PM

RU Correspondent

A group of BNP activists yesterday attacked an Awami League (AL) election campaign rally at Adadighi area under Tanore upazila in Rajshahi-1 constituency that left 15 people including women injured seriously. The clash erupted when BNP activists attacked AL leaders and activists who brought out an election campaign rally led by Talond union Chairman Abul Kashem in support of grand alliance candidate Omar Faruk Chowdhury. Locals said a large number of BNP cadres led by Talond UP member Shamsuddin attacked the supporters of Omar Faruk without any provocation. They clubbed AL leaders and activists including women with iron rods and bamboo sticks. Five critically injured were admitted to Tanore health complex immediately. Later, police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control. Following the clash, Talond Jubo League President Nazrul Islam filed a case with Tanore Police Station accusing 15 BNP leaders and activists in this connection. When contacted, BNP leader Shamsuddin alleged that the supporters of grand alliance candidate Omar Faruk first damaged BNP posters and banners in the area. As tension was prevailing, a huge number of police were deployed to avert any further clash.