4 detained over attack on house of ex-rail minister Mujibul's brothers-in-law
The detainees have been identified as Md Roni, 18, son of Abdul Rahimpar of Mirakhola village in Chandina; Md Rahim, 40, son of Mokhlesur Rahman; Mokhlesur Rahman, 65, son of the late Monohar Uddin; and Abdul Karim, 40, son of Fazlur Rahman
A team of joint forces detained four people over a reported attack on the house of former railway minister Mujibul Haque's two brothers-in-law in Cumilla's Chandina yesterday (5 May).
The detainees have been identified as Md Roni, 18, son of Abdul Rahimpar of Mirakhola village in Chandina; Md Rahim, 40, son of Mokhlesur Rahman; Mokhlesur Rahman, 65, son of the late Monohar Uddin; and Abdul Karim, 40, son of Fazlur Rahman.
"Four people were immediately arrested in a raid. The victims have filed a written complaint with the police station. Legal action will be taken after investigation," Chandina Police Station Officer-in-Charge Jabed Ul Islam told The Business Standard today (6 May).
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According to locals and police, the attack took place last night at the Mirakhola Munshi house in the upazila's Gallai union. The attackers vandalised and looted the house. Victims then sought police help through the national emergency helpline 999.
However, when the law enforcers left, the attackers reportedly besieged the house again.
Victims said the attackers vandalised and looted the house of Alauddin Munshi and Nasir Uddin Munshi, the elder brothers of former minister Mujibul Haque's wife Hanufa Akhter.
The victims alleged that the incidents were carried out by Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) activists and supporters.
Describing the incident, Alauddin said, "A worker named Kamal from the same village used to work in my chicken farm. About a year ago, he resigned from our farm with all his dues cleared. On Monday afternoon, he came to our house with people saying that I still owe him Tk5 lakh. When we explained everything to the people present at the time, they left with various provocative words.
"After midnight, when we all fell asleep, 70-80 people came to our house and started vandalising it. My brother and I somehow managed to escape and defend ourselves."
"They vandalised so much that now there is not even a glass of water to drink in the house. After we could not find any way out, we called the police emergency number 999 and the joint forces came and brought the situation under control," he added.
"After the joint forces left around 2:30am, they surrounded our house from Tuesday morning till noon. At noon, the Chandina police station arrived at our house, and the attackers fled," he also said.
Detailing the damages caused in the attack, Alauddin's wife Parveen Begum said, "They broke into four almirahs in our house, looted 35 bhori of gold ornaments, vandalised four TVs, two ACs, three refrigerators, and furniture. Our children hid under the bed in fear during the attack. Two children fainted in terror."
When contacted, accused Kamal alleged that locals had conducted the vandalism.
"During the Awami League government, Alauddin and Nasiruddin used to oppress people unjustly by using the power of the former railway minister. If someone disobeyed their orders, they would take them to their homes and beat them. A few days ago, they also blocked a paved road built with government money. The locals were angry at them and committed this incident," he claimed.
In response to allegations that LDP men were involved in the attack, Chandina Upazila LDP President AKM Shamsul Haque Master said, "No LDP leader or activist was involved in the attack. Their allegations are false. Even then, if anyone is from our party, we will take organisational action against them."
