AL faction in Pabna sues 25 party rivals

28 March 2009, 18:00 PM

Our Correspondent, Pabna

A faction of Awami League Atghoria upazila unit has filed a case against 25 leaders and activists of its rival faction following a clash between the two sides during Indepen-dence Day programme at Bangshipara under Majpara Union on March 26. One faction is led by upazila AL Secretary Shahidul Islam Ratan while another by AL leader and newly elected Upazila Chairman Md Ishrat Ali. AL leader Moslem, who belongs to Ratan group, filed the case with Atghoria Police Station on Friday night. The local AL unit has been divided into two factions over January 22 upazila election. AL rebel candidate Isharat Ali was elected Atghoria upazila chairman, defeating party candidate Shahidul Islam Ratan. The clash between the two factions ensued over capture of the dais erected for Independence Day programme where Pabna district unit President Samsur Rahman Sarif Dilu was the chief guest. Sharif left the venue as he failed to pacify the clashing groups. At least 15 people belonging to Ratan faction were injured in the clash. When contacted, the officer- in-charge (OC) of Atghoria Police Station said they have recorded the case filed by local AL leader Moslem.