Four supporters of independent candidate Kamruzzaman Bhuiyan were injured in an attack allegedly carried out by supporters of BNP candidate Dr. K.M. Babor in Gopalganj-2 constituency. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in Ulpur of Gopalganj Sadar upazila during leaflet distribution. Police said Kamruzzaman’s team of ten workers, including Minarul Shikder, arrived in Rautkhamar village to distribute campaign leaflets when they were confronted by 10–15 BNP supporters led by Antar Molla.
According to police inspector Molla Afzal Hossain of Boultoli outpost, the BNP supporters obstructed the independent candidate’s campaign and assaulted his workers following a verbal altercation. The injured supporters took shelter in a local shop at Ulpur Bazar but were attacked again. Police later reached the scene and brought the situation under control.
Gopalganj District Returning Officer and Deputy Commissioner Md. Arif-uz-Zaman said the incident constitutes a violation of the electoral code of conduct and that further action will be taken after investigation.