B’baria AL man arrested over factional clash

A local Awami League leader was arrested in Sarail upazila of Brahmanbaria last night following a factional clash that left 10 people injured.

The arrestee Bidhan Sarker, 50, is a member of the convening committee of the upazila unit AL and also the president of ward no 6 of Shahjadpur union.

He is also a UP member, reports Prothom Alo.

He was arrested from Kautali area of Brahmanbaria town last night in connection with a case filed by his rival Mahitosh Sarker following the Friday’s clash.

Mahitosh of Molaish village filed a case with Sarail Police Station accusing Bidhan and seven others yesterday.

The duo had a long standing feud over establishing supremacy in the area.

At least 10 people were hurt after a clash erupted between supporters of the two on Friday evening.

Md Kamruzzaman, inspector (investigation) confirmed the arrest and said that the accused would be produced before a local court today.