JCD leader held over clash outside Cumilla polling centre
Cumilla Correspondent
Police on Saturday detained a man after a clash between the supporters of two candidates of Cumilla City Corporation elections that left two people bullet-hit.
The detainee was Abu Sufian Antu, 27, a president candidate of Cumilla City Chhatra Dal.
Eyewitness said a gunfight took place between the supporters of 'Horse symbol' and 'Bus symbol' outside the Munshi M Ali High School centre at around 10:30am.
Two supporters of Horse symbol--Tuhin Hossain and Jahir Hossain--sustained bullets wounds in their legs when Sumon, a Chhatra League leader, opened fire on them.
Then police's striking force went to the scene and dispersed the groups.
Additional Superintendent of Police Nazmul Hasan said that following the gunfight, a police team conducted a drive at around 12pm and detained Antu. But the official did not mention the reason behind Antu's detention.
However, Antu's mother said Antu was at home during the clash.
The police official said they are trying to identify all involved in this incident.
Meanwhile, the injured were undergoing treatment at Cumilla Medical College Hospital.
Contacted, Returning Officer Farhad Hossain said acknowledging the incident said that necessary action will be taken.
