The Election Commission today asked the returning officer of Dhaka North City Corporation to take necessary measure over the attack on BNP mayoral aspirant Tabith Awal in Gabtoli area this morning.
The Election Commission (EC) gave the directive to Returning Officer Abul Kashem after a meeting of the constitutional body was held following the attack on Tabith, EC Secretary Mohammad Alamgir told reporters at the EC Secretariat.
After coming under attack, Tabith lodged a complaint and the returning officer has been asked to take necessary steps through investigation into the allegation, the EC secretary said.
Tabith came under attack by a group of people while he, along with his supporters and workers, was carrying out electioneering in Gabtoli area.
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