<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;"><b>Two people were shot and injured near a polling station in Cumilla city during the ongoing mayoral by-election on Saturday.</b></span><br></div><div><br></div><div>The injured were identified as Zahirul Ahmed and Tuhin — supporters of mayoral candidate Nizam Uddin.</div><div><br></div><div>Injured Zahirul said the incident occurred near Munshi M Ali High School polling station, under ward 19 of the city, around 10 am when “Sumon, a Chhatra League leader, opened fire on me and Tuhin in front of police”.</div><div><br></div><div>They were taken to Cumilla Medical College and Hospital.</div><div><br></div><div>Contacted, candidate Nizam Uddin claimed that voters were obstructed by supporters of mayoral candidate Tahsin Bahar Suchona.</div><div><br></div><div>Hasan Ahmed Quamrul, presiding officer, said the incident took place outside the polling station and the executive magistrate was informed about it.</div><div><br></div><div>Farhad Hossain, returning officer, said necessary steps will be taken after more details emerge.</div><div><br></div><div>Voting for Cumilla city’s mayoral by-polls is underway on Saturday. The voting started at 8 am and will continue till 4 pm. According to unb reports</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div><div><br></div>