LDP secy gen held following BCL-LDP clash in Cumilla

Two people sustained bullet wounds during a clash between activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League and the Liberal Democratic Party on Monday at Redwan Ahmed College premises in Chandina of Cumilla.

After the clash, LDP Secretary General Dr Redwan Ahmed, a former MP of Cumilla-7 constituency, was held as he was accused of firing gunshots, said Md Foyez Iqbal, Senior Assistant Superintendent of Police (Daudkandi circle).

The two bullet-hit people were identified as Mahmudul Hasan Jony and Najmul Hasan, both BCL activists, he said.

According to police, LDP activists arrived at the college premises on Monday noon for a scheduled Eid get together but BCL activists also were present there for a meeting. Amid the tension, some BCL activists allegedly chased the personal vehicle of Dr Redwan Ahmed when he reached the spot. In reaction to this, he fired at them from his gun through the window of his vehicle.

"Immediately after the incident Dr Redwan was taken under custody with his gun and police troops were deployed at the spot. Further actions will be taken in this regard after investigation", said ASP Md Foyez Iqbal.

Liton Sarkar, General Secretary of Cumilla North Awami Swechchhasebak League said the injured BCL activists are currently admitted at hospital and demanded justice in this incident.