Two crude bombs explode in Karwan Bazar; police dispute jurisdiction
No casualties were reported over the incident.
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At least two crude bombs exploded near the SAARC Fountain intersection in Dhaka's Karwan Bazar area this evening (16 November).
The blasts occurred around 7:30pm, but confusion soon emerged among law enforcement over which police station holds jurisdiction over the incident.
Tejgaon Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mobarak Hossain told The Business Standard that the site of the explosions falls under Kalabagan Police Station.
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However, when contacted, Kalabagan Police Station OC Fazle Ashik said, "We have sent a patrol team there but the place falls under Tejgaon police station."
No casualties were reported over the incident.
