Today, on Saturday, a supporter of an independent candidate was allegedly killed by supporters of the ruling party candidate in Kalkini, Madaripur.
The victim, Eskender Kha (70), was attacked this morning in Watabali area of Lakhipur union of the upazila. Later, at around 12 noon, he died during treatment at Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital.
Eskander Kha was the son of Amir Hussain Kha. He was a member of ward number 10. 8 Ruling Awami League.
Eskander was a supporter of Tehmina Begum, an independent candidate contesting from Madaripur-3 (part of Kalkini, Dasar and Sadar upazila) with ‘Eagle’ election symbol. Tehmina’s supporters alleged that Eskander was murdered by supporters of ruling Awami League candidate and sitting MLA Abdus Sohan Golap.