Bangladesh: UP polls campaign - 20 injured during clashes in Jashore

DHAKA, 30 October 2021, (TON): At least 20 people have been injured in separate clashes during Union Parishad election campaigning in Jashore's Jhikargachha upazila last night.

Independent candidate from Shimulia union, Jahurul Huq claimed that he and his men were attacked by supporters of rival candidate Motiyar Rahman during campaigning in Missionpara area.

Jahurul said “at least six including Jahurul himself were injured in the incident. Locals rescued and admitted them to Jashore General Hospital.

In another incident, a crude bomb was hurled during a campaign rally of Panisara union's independent chairman candidate Pikul Hasan in front of rival candidate Nowsher Ali's election office.

Supporters of the two candidates engaged in clashes as a result and around 15 people were injured.

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