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Refuting the allegation of attacking Sultan’s men, AL nominee Abu Sayeed said followers of Sultan attacked his men, leaving 10 to 12 people, including his brother, injured.

Additional police members were deployed in the union to avoid any fresh law and order situation, said Additional Superintendent of Police Rokonuzzaman Sarkar.

He said police detained two people in connection with the incident. “We have video footage of the incident. We are trying to identify the lawbreakers.”

The fourth phase of the UP polls will be held on December 26.

In Tangail, at least 20 people were injured in an attack on supporters of an independent (AL rebel) chairman candidate allegedly by the followers of the ruling party candidate in Nikrail union of Bhuanpur upazila yesterday afternoon.

Independent candidate Masudul Haque Masud alleged that supporters of AL nominee Abdul Matin Sarkar attacked his followers when they were electioneering in Khokar Doba area.

Despite repeated attempts, this newspaper could not reach the AL candidate for comments as his mobile phone was switched off.

In Feni, two AL rebel chairman candidates -- Saiful Islam and Mohammad Ibrahim -- filed complaints with Feni Model Police Station against the ruling party candidate over vandalising their homes.

The houses were allegedly damaged on Friday evening. However, AL nominee Kalimullah denied the allegation.

In Manikganj, supporters of Hamidur Rahman Alai, AL chairman nominee in Ghior Union Parishad polls, allegedly attacked independent candidate Md Ohidul Islam Tutul and his followers on Friday evening, leaving six people injured.