2 held over attack on Banshkhali mayor

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-7 arrested two accused in a case over attacking mayor of Banshkhali municipality from Ramu Sadar area under Cox's Bazar district this morning.

 

The detainees were identified as Siraj, 35, son of late Rahim Ullah and Minarul Islam, 35, son of late Maqbool Ahmed. Both are hailed from Banshkhali North Jaldi area.

 

Police said some miscreants beat and also threatened mayor of Banshkhali municipality and freedom fighter Alhaj Sheikh Selimul Haque Chowdhury, entering into his residence on Jan 16 last.

 

He filed a case with Banshkhali police station on January 17.

 

Acting on a tip-off, a RAB team raided their houses around 8.50 am today and arrested them from the spot.

 

During interrogation, the accused confessed to their involvement in the incident.

 

They were handed over to the respective police station.