Case filed over Chittagong stampede in post-funeral feast

A case has been filed in connection with the death of 10 people in a stampede during the post-funeral feast for late former Chittagong City Corporation mayor ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury.

Arun Das, brother of a victim Jhantu Das, filed the unnatural death case with Chalkbazar police station on Monday night, said Nurul Husa, officer-in-charge of the police station.

Besides, the administration suspended the activities of the Rima Convention Centre in the city for investigation.

At least 10 people were killed and around 50 injured as guests rushed into the convention centre to attend the post-funeral feast in Chittagong city on Monday.

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