A vice-chairman candidate was killed in a clash between his supporters and supporters of another vice-chairman candidate at village Mirerkandi of Paratali Union in Raypura Upazila of Narsingdi.
The deceased is Mohammad Sumon Mia, son of Nasir Uddin, chairman of Char Subuddhi Union.
During an election campaign in Mirerkandi area of Paratali Union on Wednesday, Mohammad Sumon Mia and his supporters clashed with the supporters of vice-chairman candidate Mohammad Rubel Mia.
Vice-chairman candidate Sumon Mia was seriously injured during the clash.
In critical condition, he was rushed to Raypura Upazila Health Complex where doctors declared him dead
His body has been sent to Narsingdi Sadar Hospital morgue for post-mortem examinations.
Mostafizur Rahman, assistant superintendent of police of Raypura Circle, confirmed the incident, stating that they rushed to the spot upon receiving the news.
The election programme for the third phase of Raypura and Shibpur upazilas is scheduled for May 29.
