Faridpur UP polls violence
1 killed, dozens wounded in Faridpur UP polls violence
A man was killed and at least 30 were injured in a clash between the supporters of two chairman candidates ahead of Union Parishad elections in Saltha upazila of Faridpur on Saturday.
The victim was identified as Mariz Shikder, 32.
About 30 houses were reportedly vandalized and looted during this time.
Police and locals said supporters of independent chairman candidate Rafiq Mollah clashed with supporters of another independent candidate Tuku Tagore in Khardia village of the union around 3pm today.
Marij, a supporter of independent chairman candidate Rafiq Mollah, was seriously injured following the clash .
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