Swedish envoy caught in poll violence (video)
Ambassador of Sweden in Bangladesh Johan Frisell and his officials and staff narrowly escaped violence that erupted at a polling centre in Old Dhaka yesterday.
Witnesses said the ambassador arrived at Kabi Nazrul Government College polling centre at 11:00am in the midst of a clash there between supporters of two rival councillor aspirants.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The Swedish envoy and his staff left the spot unhurt after about 45 minutes when law enforcers brought the situation under control.
Talking to The Daily Star, an aide of the ambassador said the on-duty officers took them to the first floor of the centre and closed the gate.
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"The police ensured our safety. We witnessed the clash from the building. We were there for about 45 minutes," said the official.
Polling at the centre was suspended during the clash. Police lobbed two tear gas shells to disperse the unruly people.
Police also dispersed activists of pro-Awami League student organisation Bangladesh Chhatra League. The activists allegedly occupied the polling centre and stuffed votes in favour of AL-backed candidates.
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