A case has been filed against former lawmaker Biren Sikder of Magura-2 constituency and 172 other leaders and activists of the Awami League at Mohammadpur Police Station in Magura.

The case was filed in connection with the killing of one Suman, who was shot in front of the police station on August 4. Mohammadpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Thakur Das Mondal, confirmed the matter Thursday. Kannu Rahman, a resident of Sripur Balidia village, filed the case.

President of the Mohammadpur Upazila Awami League is also among the accused. The case involves a total of 172 named individuals and mentions an additional 500 to 600 unidentified persons as accused.