Union Parishad Polls: Rival accuses AL candidate of threatening to shoot
A chairman candidate of union parishad election in Chattogram has been accused of threatening to shoot his rivals.
A video went viral on social media where Akter Hossain, Awami League's chairman candidate of Khagaria Union Parishad polls, was telling his activists he always has two firearms with him, before instructing them to "do what you have to, I'll tackle the consequences."
He said this at a public meeting on Thursday night.
Rival chairman candidate Jasim Uddin has lodged a complaint with Satkania Police Station in this connection.
However, Akter claimed that the tape was fake and his voice was doctored through editing.
"After the allegation surfaced, I surrendered my licensed guns to the police station," he said, adding, "My opponents were spreading propaganda to tarnish my image."
Abdul Jalil, officer-in-charge of Satkania Police Station, said they watched the video and were investigating it.
"We have seized the two licensed guns from Akter," he confirmed.
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