UP-polls clash
UP-polls clash: 1 shot dead at Asannagar Union
A man was killed on Sunday as police fired bullets at a centre in Asannagar union in Thakurgaon to quell a clash between supporters of two member candidates in UP polls.
The killed was identified as Hamidur Rahman, 55, a resident of South Asannagar union. He died on the spot and his body was sent to Thakurgaon Sadar Hospital, police said.
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The rival supporters of the candidates contesting with ‘Tala’ and ‘Football’ symbols locked in a clash during counting of votes at the Dakkhin Asannagar Government Primary School center at 7 pm.
Police opened fire to take control of the situation, said Jahangir Hossain Superintendent of District police.
The situation at the polling centre is currently under control, said the SP.
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