One killed, 12 wounded in UP election clash in Jamalpur

A man was killed and 12 others injured on Saturday in a clash between the supporters of two member candidates of Pingna union parished (UP) election in Sarishabari of Jamalpur, reports UNB.

The deceased was identified as Bhola Sheikh,60,of Kajla village in Kazipur upazila in Sirajganj.

According to witnesses, a clash between supporters of Nurul Islam and Sujat Ali, member candidates of ward-3 of the UP, started around 10:00am over campaigning near Fazlu member's house at Paschim Nalchanda village in Pingna union.

Sujat Ali's supporters obstructed the election campaign of Nurul Islam in the area, claimed Nurul Islam's supporters. After that the rival candidate's supporters allegedly abducted Rubel Mia, 21, son of Amir Hossain from Sandhya village and a supporter of member candidate Sujat Ali.

In the hour-long clash, Bhola Sheikh died on the spot as the opponent group hit him on his head, said his wife Laily Sheikh. The injured—Abdul Halim, 59, Tutul, 50, and Shukkur, 49—were admitted at Sarishabari upazila health complex for treatment.

Mir Rakibul Islam, officer-in-charge of Sarishabari police station, said the body was recovered from the spot and sent for the autopsy. Pingna UP election is set to be held on 31 January.