At least three activists of an independent candidate in Comilla-7 constituency have been injured in an alleged attack by a group of activists of the boat candidate in the district.
The incident took place at the Gazaria area of the Maijkhar union in Chandia upazila on Monday afternoon.
One of the injured, Chandina Upazila Vice President and Upazila Jubo League Convenor Zahirul Islam Munshi was hacked with sharp weapons, while two Jubo League leaders Md Khair and Md Mohiuddin, were subjected to physical assault.
During the incident, a private car and a microphone were vandalized.
They are followers of independent candidate Muntakim Ashraf Titu.
Titu said: “The followers of MP Dr Pran Gopal Datta hacked the upazila vice chairman as he is campaigning for me. They indiscriminately attacked my men, injuring many supporters.”
He alleged that despite repeated complaints to the district returning officer and the police, no action has been taken.
Chandina police station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Sanjur Morshed did not receive a call despite repeated attempts.