Police yesterday recovered the pistol of Niazul Islam "which he lost" on January 16 during a fierce clash between supporters of Narayanganj Mayor Selina Hayat Ivy and local Awami League lawmaker Shamim Osman.

Narayanganj city Mayor Selina Hayat Ivy yesterday alleged that an attempt was made to kill her from just “two yards away” during Tuesday's mayhem on Bangabandhu Road in Chashara.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader warns of taking organisational action against those who were behind the mayhem in Narayanganj city in which Narayanganj city Mayor Selina Hayat Ivy and around 50 others were injured.