TURA, Feb 8: Supporters of TMC attacked the vehicle of the NPP MDC in Phulbari constituency leading to a clash in which 9 persons received injuries on Tuesday night.

The clash that took place happened when TMC candidate and Phulbari MLA S G Esmatur Mominin was also present.

As per report received from District Election Officer, West Garo Hills , following is the brief sequence of events

✔️At around 10.45 pm, there was a scuffle/group clash between TMC and NPP supporters at Charbatapara village under 46 – Phulbari AC.

✔️As per information, S. G. E. Mominin (ex-MLA/TMC), Moni Mondol (TMC), Bhuttu (TMC), and Habibur Zaman (MDC/NPP) was present at the spot.

✔️Accordingly, on receipt of information, team from Phulbari PS rushed to the PO and controlled the situation.

✔️Nine persons were sent for medical examination at Phulbari CHC but all were discharged after examination.

✔️One person (Nojrul Hoque) has been advised to contact higher centre as the injury is near eye.

✔️Just now, FIR has been submitted by one *Nozim Hussain, S/o (L) Abdul Sk, R/o Charbatapara* alleging that one procession led by Habibur Zaman (NPP) stopped near his house and pelted stones at his house due to which 4 persons got injured.

✔️ The reason for clash was that while Habibur Zaman and his supporters were passing through the village, few TMC supporters hit their Scorpio vehicle which led to the scuffle.

✔️Phulbari PS team is still at the PO.

✔️Situation is under control.

✔️Some videos are circulating in social media. Investigation is being done. Further necessary action shall be taken as per law.