Jamaat-e-Islami has condemned an alleged attack on its parliamentary candidate for Pabna-4 (Ishwardi-Atghoria), central Majlis-e-Shura member, and Pabna district Amir, Professor Abu Taleb Mondal.

The attack reportedly involved gunfire, vandalism of vehicles and motorcycles, and arson during his election campaign. Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar expressed strong protest in a statement on Thursday.

Golam Parwar alleged that supporters of BNP candidate Habibur Rahman Habib carried out the assault at Char Gorgori Jogir Mor in Sahapur Union. He said over 50 Jamaat activists, including Mondal, were injured, vehicles were damaged, and more than a hundred motorcycles vandalized and set on fire. He described the attack as a blatant attempt to disrupt a peaceful and participatory election.

Over 50 injured in BNP-Jamaat clash in Pabna, including Jamaat MP candidate

“Yesterday, BNP local activists attacked Jamaat workers in the same area. Today’s armed assault shows that rival supporters are trying to create a violent environment to influence the election. Using firearms and homemade weapons against a competing candidate is unacceptable in a democratic country,” he added.

Golam Parwar called on the authorities to arrest the attackers immediately and ensure exemplary punishment, while wishing speedy recovery for the injured and instructing local leadership to take necessary measures.

In response, BNP’s Pabna-4 candidate Habibur Rahman Habib said Jamaat supporters attacked his workers, and 15-20 of his people were injured in self-defense. He accused Mondal of leading the attack and denied Jamaat’s allegations.