2006 Assassination Attempt
Ilias Ali narrowly escaped an assassination attempt 9 December 2006 at 9 O'clock night time by some unidentified gunmen. They shoot at his Pajero Jeep in front of Osmaninagar Police station. It occurred shortly after his returning from an election campaign meeting in his constituency Shadipur-Goalabazar union. His jeep was going to Sylhet town from Osmaninagar area. The unidentified assailants fired at his Pajero Jeep on the Dhaka - Sylhet highway. Luckily he was unhurt but his Jeep was partially damaged in the attack. After this incident, instantly the highway was blocked by his supporters and B.N.P leader and workers. In a reaction Ilias Ali said that he was attacked by the opponent party Awami league terrorists. He logged a criminal case in Osmaninagar police station, but unfortunately no investigation or action against the criminals is taken yet.
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