Mayor-backed FFs snatch nomination papers of MP-blessed group

A group of freedom fighters backed by Bera Municipality Mayor Md Abdul Baten yesterday snatched nomination papers of another group.
Bera upazila Muktijoddha Sangshad election is scheduled for June 4. According to the election schedule, yesterday was the last date for submission of nomination papers.
When the freedom fighters blessed by lawmaker Khondakar Azizul Haque Arzu (Pabna-2 constituency) went to the Bera UNO office for submitting nomination papers, the supporters of Mayor Baten, also the brother of lawmaker Shamsul Haque Tuku, swooped on them and snatched their nomination papers.
“Mayor Baten's men led by freedom fighter Md Ishaq snatched nomination papers of four freedom fighters and beat up them.” Lawmaker Azizul Haque Arzu claimed.
Failing to submit nomination paper to Bera UNO office, seven freedom fighters submitted their nomination papers to Pabna deputy commissioner office, he added.  
Refuting the allegation, freedom fighter Ishaq said they have submitted nomination papers peacefully. “There is no obstacle to submitting nomination papers,” Ishaq said.
Freedom fighter SM Fazlul Haque, who belongs to the lawmaker-blessed group, claimed   
Baten group beat up freedom fighter Shahidul Haque, chairman of Mashumdia Union Parishad, his son Rajibul Haque Janu, and freedom fighter Jane Alam Janu. They took primary treatment at Kashinathpur health centre.
Bera Upazila Nirbahi officer Md. Saiful Islam said they ensured security for those who came to his office for submitting nomination papers.