Twenty unnamed people were sued on Tuesday (July 18) over the attack on independent candidate Ashraful Alom alias Hero Alom during the Dhaka-17 by-polls on July 17.

Sujan Rahman Shuvo, Hero Alom's personal assistant, filed the case with Banani Police Station. 

Mostafizur Rahman, Officer-in-charge of Banani Police Station confirmed the matter. 

Earlier, police detained seven persons so far for their alleged involvement in attacking Dhaka-17 by-election candidate Hero Alom.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police Detective Branch (DB) chief Mohammad Harun-or-Rashid confirmed the matter. 

DB chief disclosed the information at a press briefing on Tuesday. 

Earlier on Monday, Hero Alom was physically assaulted while leaving a polling centre in Dhaka’s Banani area.

Mohammad Elias, chief election agent of Hero Alom, said the candidate was taken to a hospital in Rampura around 5:30 pm.

Awami League nominated candidate contesting the Dhaka-17 by-election, Mohammad Ali Arafat, has condemned the attack on his rival candidate.

Besides, Election Commissioner Mohammad Alamgir said action will be taken against those involved in the incident.

BDST: 1645 HRS, JULY 18, 2023
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