UP polls in Shariatpur

Journalist assaulted for recording video of ballot stamping

Prothom Alo English Desk

Bangladesh Election Commission logo. File photo

A journalist was assaulted allegedly by the supporters of an Awami League candidate for recording a video of illegal stamping on ‘boat symbol’ publicly at Tulashar union in Shariatpur sadar upazila on Thursday, reports UNB.

BM Israfil, a correspondent of DBC channel, was admitted to hospital with injuries.

Witnesses said the attackers were supporters of chairman candidate contesting with boat symbol and reserved seat female member candidate of wards 7, 8 and 9 fighting with book symbol. They were allegedly putting seals on both symbols publicly.

Presiding officer Shamim Mahbub said journalists got into an altercation with polling agents during the voting triggering an unwanted situation.

Mohammad Akter Hossain, officer-in-charge of Palong model police station, said action will be taken after an investigation if any complaint is filed regarding this.