Bombs blasts at polling center; one hurt

Over 100 bombs were exploded near a polling center at Manirampur upazila in Jashore district on Saturday morning.

The incident took place at Bijoyrampur Government Primary School centre under ward No. 9 at about 7:00am.

Councillor candidate Habibur Rahman alleged he alongwith his polls agents was going to the center this morning. On the way, supporters of rival candidate Ayub Patwary attacked them. They beat up him and his agents with sticks.

Later, over 100 bombs were exploded to create panic among the voters so that they do not go to the center to cast their votes, said Habibur.

They informed police about the attack, Habibur Rahman added.

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