Sheikh Helal, Tanmoy and 33 others sued in Bagerhat
The other prominent accused in the case are-- former lawmaker Mir Showkat Ali Badshah, district AL President Sheikh Kamruzzaman Tuku and its general secretary Bhuiyan Hemayet Uddin
A case has been filed against 35 leaders and activists of Awami League, including former lawmakers Sheikh Helal Uddin, Sheikh Tanmoy and former superintendent of police Abul Hasnat Khan, on charges of firing at students, hurling bombs and destroying structures in Fakirhat upazila of Bagerhat on 4 August 2024.
One Rafiqul Islam Mithu filed the case with Fakirhat Police Station on Saturday night (8 February).
The other prominent accused in the case are-- former lawmaker Mir Showkat Ali Badshah, district AL President Sheikh Kamruzzaman Tuku and its general secretary Bhuiyan Hemayet Uddin.
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According to the case documents, the accused gathered in the Katakhali Golchattar area of Fakirhat upazila on the afternoon of 4 August to suppress the anti-discrimination rally. They destroyed important structures, fired shots at the agitating crowd and hurled several crude bombs to create panic.
In addition, former Bagerhat Police Superintendent Abul Hasnat Khan, being a high-ranking official, has made provocative statements. He is also accused of inciting the accused to take action against the student movement.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Fakirhat Police Station SM Alamgir Kabir confirmed the matter to BSS. Former Superintendent of Police Abul Hasnat Khan has already been arrested in the case, he added.
