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Complaint claims murder attempt on Ivy

Supporters of Narayanganj Mayor Selina Hayat Ivy try to shield her from brickbats hurled at them allegedly by followers of local Awami League lawmaker Shamim Osman in the city's Chashara on January 16, 2018. The clash broke out over a move to evict hawkers from footpaths in the area. The incident left around 50 people injured. Photo: Collected

A murder complaint has been lodged in Narayanganj claiming an attempt to kill its city corporation Mayor Selina Hayat Ivy during the recent clash there on January 16.

About eight to 10 ruling Awami League men have been accused in the complaint, including one Niajul Islam, an alleged loyal to lawmaker Shamim Osman who was seen brandishing a firearm.

GM A Sattar, the law affairs officer of Narayanganj City Corporation, lodged the complaint also accusing 1,000 more anonymous people, our local correspondent reports.

Abdur Razzak, officer-in-charge of Narayanganj Sadar Police Station, said: “The complaint was not recorded as a case yet. The high officials will take decision regarding this after an investigation”.

At least 50 people including Ivy were injured during the clash took place over evicting hawkers in the city’s Chashara area.

 

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