Supporters of a ruling party candidate allegedly attacked and vandalised vehicles of independent candidate Shamsul Haque Chowdhury on Wednesday.

The incident happened during a political gathering in the Sharepara area at Kashiyais Union in Patiya upazila of Chattogram on Wednesday evening.

Shamsul Haque Chowdhury is an MP from the Awami League, but he did not get a party ticket this time to contest from the ruling party. He serves as a whip in Parliament.

Six vehicles, including the independent candidate’s personal vehicle, were reportedly vandalised, and the tires of the vehicles were slashed.

Eyewitnesses said that Samsul Haque Chowdhury, after concluding a political rally, went to the house of a leader. During his absence, the attack was allegedly carried out by supporters of the AL-nominated candidate Motaherul Islam under the leadership of a local UP chairman.

Approximately 20 to 25 supporters and activists of Samshul were reportedly injured in the attack.

Nazmul Karim Chowdhury Sharun, son of Whip Shamsul, said: “During the campaign in Kashiyais, 50 to 60 armed men led by local UP chairman Abul Kashem attacked our motorcade. I am preparing to file a written complaint in this regard.”

Nezam Uddin, officer-in-charge of Patiya Police Station, said, “Police went to the spot after being informed about the attack. Legal action will be taken after an investigation.”