JCD forms committee to probe attack on RU journalists

Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of the ruling BNP, has formed a two-member committee to investigate allegations of an attack on journalists at Rajshahi University.

JCD central vice-presidents ABM Ejazul Kabir Ruel and Manjurul Alam Riad have been appointed members of the two-member probe committee.

A press release signed by JCD Office Secretary Jahangir Alam, who holds the rank of vice-president, confirmed the formation of the committee last night (4 October).

The release said the organisation had received allegations regarding an "untoward incident" on the campus.

The committee was instructed to conduct a proper investigation and submit a written report to the central committee within 24 hours.

The committee was formed under the direction of JCD President Rakibul Islam Rakib and General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir, according to the release.

At least four journalists were seriously injured in an alleged attack by JCD leaders and activists on journalists and students at Rajshahi University last night.

Those seriously injured were Arifuzzaman Korban, university correspondent for bdnews24.com; Zahidul Islam of Agamir Shomoy; Noor Ahsan Mridul of The Daily Star; and Mainul Islam Raju of Samakal.

Around 10 other journalists and several students were also injured in the attack.

The injured were receiving treatment at the university's medical centre.