CCC election: Itchy velvet beans used to attack rivals
Photo: Mostafa Yousuf Mostafa Yousuf, Chattogram Mostafa Yousuf, Chattogram
Mucuna pruriens (velvet beans) which causes severe itching to the skin was used for attacking rivals during the Chattogram City Corporation election today, victims have claimed.
Supporters of Awami League backed councilor candidate Abul Hasnat Belal alleged that women supporters of AF Kabir Manik, an independent councilor candidate of Lalkhan Bazar, attacked them with the itchy substance locally known as bilai khamchi in front of Shahidnagar City Corporation Girls High School.
A chase, counter-chase between the two rival groups in front of the school took place over the matter.
Chattogram City Corporation election begins amid cocktail explosions and clashes
Supporters of AL backed councillor candidate and rebel AL candidate clash in front of Shahidnagar City Corporation Girls High School in Chattogram. Photo: AKM Rashidul Hasan Star Online Report Star Online Report
The Chattogram City Corporation election began this morning with several cocktail bombs exploding in different wards, reports our staff correspondent from spot.
Several people were also injured due to clashes between the supporters of AL-backed councillors and rebel AL candidates.
Explosions were heard in Jalalabad, Pathantuli, Paschim Bakulia, Firingibazar and Lalkhan Bazar areas in the morning.
Although voters were seen coming to polling centres since 8am, when voting started, cocktail bomb explosions created a sense of fear.