Pre-polls violence kills 1 in Jamalpur

An eldely person was killed and 12 others suffered injuries on Saturday during a clash between supporters of two member candidates of Pingna union parishad (UP) election in Sarishabari upazila of Jamalpur.

The deceased is Bhola Sheikh, 60, of Kajla village in Kazipur upazila in Sirajganj, reports UNB.

According to witnesses, a clash between supporters of Nurul Islam and Sujat Ali, member candidates of ward-3 of the UP, started around 10 am over campaigning near Fazlu member’s house at Paschim Nalchanda village in Pingna union.

Sujat Ali’s supporters obstructed the election campaign of Nurul Islam in the area, claimed Nurul Islam’s supporters.

After that the rival candidate’s supporters allegedly abducted Rubel Mia, 21, son of Amir Hossain from Sandhya village and a supporter of member candidate Sujat Ali.

In the hour-long clash Bhola Sheikh died on the spot as the opponent group hit him on his head, said his wife Laily Sheikh.

Injured in the incident, Abdul Halim, 59, Tutul, 50, and Shukkur, 49, were admitted at Sarishabari Upazila Health Complex while other injured received primary medications.

Abdul Latif, officer-in-charge of Tarakandi police investigation centre, said efforts are on to find out missing Rubel Mia. 

Mir Rakibul Islam, Officer-in-Charge of Sarishabari police station, said the body was recovered from the spot and sent for an autopsy.

Meanwhile, Nasir Uddin Ahmed, Superintendent of Jamalpur police said 15 people have been detained over the incident for interrogation. 

Pingna Union Parishad election is set to be held on January 31 unnder 6th phase UP election.