Bangladesh legislator arrested after fracas with journalists 24 July 2013, Police on Wednesday arrested a ruling party lawmaker on Wednesday after he allegedly assaulted two journalists of a private television channel during the weekend. Golam Maula Rony was arrested after a court cancelled the bail he had posted earlier when criminal charges were brought by private broadcaster Independent Television, police spokesman Masudur Rahman said. Mr. Rony allegedly assaulted a reporter and cameraman who had gone to his office to interview him on Saturday. He denied the allegation and obtained bail from the court the following day. A judge revoked the bail on Wednesday following a petition by an executive of the television station seeking a review of the case. The broadcaster aired footage showing the Awami League legislator shouting and kicking the reporters in his office. Mr. Rony filed a counter claim accusing the reporters and station executives of extortion, blackmail, attempted murder and abduction.
Posted on: Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:18:08 +0000
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