Chase, counter-chase in Mugda; 2 bikes torched

Two motorbikes were set on fire by some unidentified people while a running battle took place between the activists of AL and BNP in the capital's Mugda area today.

The bikes were set alight around 2:40pm, says Rakibul Islam, duty officer of Fire Service and Civil Defence headquarters.

A chase and counter-chase took place between the BNP and AL members at the same time, locals said.

Hayatul Islam Khan, deputy commissioner of Motijheel division police, told The Daily Star they were informed of the torching of the two motorbikes.

Police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control.