Rebel's men attack Ershad's convoy in Rangpur: 20 hurt

Campaigners of independent candidate in Rangpur-2 constituency Mohammad Ali Sarker allegedly damaged five vehicles in the motor cade of Jatiya Party chairman HM Ershad at Baderganj Bazar yesterday.
Agitated campaigners of Mohammad Ali also threw shoes on the jeep carrying HM Ershad and hurled abusive words, witnesses said.
At least 20 people of both sides were injured as police charged batons to quell the violence.
The incident took place at around 11:00 am as Ershad concluded his speech at an election meeting at Bederganj Bazar. Later, Ershad with police escort entered the house of AL former state minister Anisul Haque Choudhry.
Grand alliance candidate Anisul Islam Mondol, a JP leader, alleged that supporters of independent candidate former JP MP Mohammad Ali Sarker attacked the motorcade without any provocation and damaged five cars and jeeps.
Mondol said, “As Ershad did not nominate him in Rangpur-2 constituency, he influenced his men to attack the party chief and party leaders.”
Eyewitnesses said, Sarker's men became agitated as Ershad in his speech used slang for him. As he concluded his speech, they pelted brick bates at the vehicles.
Mondol alleged that the officer-in-charge of Baderganj police station did not take preventive measure though he was warned earlier.
Rangpur Returning Officer Abdul Ahad said, “A probe body has been formed and action will be taken after investigation”.