A supporter of the Awami League candidate was stabbed to death allegedly by supporters of the independent candidate at Tengor in Mirkadim of Munshiganj’s Sadar upazila this meeting.
The deceased was identified as Md Zillur, 42, a supporter of Awami League-backed candidate Mrinal Kanti Das of Munshiganj-3 constituency.
Quoting witnesses, Aslam Khan, superintendent of Munshiganj Police, said supporters of independent candidate Foysal Biplab attacked Zillur and stabbed him with a sharp weapon around 9:45 am, leaving him dead.
On information, police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control.
A tense situation was prevailing in the area following the attack.