Patuakhali: At least 15 people were injured as supporters of Gonadhikar Parishad president Nurul Haque Nur and independent candidate Hasan Mamun clashed in Patuakhali-3 (Galachipa-Dashmina) late Saturday night. The incident occurred in front of Chatra Government Primary School in Dakua Union when processions of the two candidates came face-to-face, leading to a confrontation following a verbal dispute.
According to United News of Bangladesh, three of the injured were admitted to Galachipa Upazila Health Complex, while others received first aid on the scene. Both sides have accused each other of instigating the violence during the clash.
Md. Zillur Rahman, the officer-in-charge of Galachipa police, reported that law enforcement personnel quickly intervened and brought the situation under control. There were no immediate comments from either Nurul Haque Nur or Hasan Mamun regarding the incident.