Rajshahi, March 16 -- Two groups of Rajshahi BNP scuffled inside a police station on Saturday over the release of an Awami League (AL) leader accused in a case filed for allegedly attacking protesters during the July Uprising last year.

Besides, AL leader Abul Kalam allegedly kicked assistant organising secretary of Rajshahi divisional unit of Krishak Dal Alamin Sakar Titu who opposed the release.

The incident occurred inside Boalia police station in the afternoon and a video footage showing the scuffle and kicking went viral on social media.

The AL leader held the post of president of Rajshahi Truck-Covered Van Owners' Association and Rajshahi Urea Fertilizer Dealers' Association.

Earlier, he was involved with the politics of BNP in ...