8 injured in three-way clash between BNP, Jamaat, Islami Andolan over VGF rice distribution in Bhola
The incident took place in front of the 3rd North Sakuchia Union Parishad at 10 am on Sunday
A three-way clash erupted between Islami Andolon, BNP, and Jamaat-e-Islami in Monpura, Bhola, over the distribution of VGF rice, leaving at least 8 to 10 people injured.
The incident took place in front of the 3rd North Sakuchia Union Parishad at 10 am on Sunday. Party leaders, activists, and supporters of BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and Charonmai Pir's followers clashed after they did not receive VGF cards.
Maulana Abu Sufian, president of North Sakuchia union Jamaat-e-Islami, said, "Rice distribution for fishermen started on Saturday. Distribution continued on Sunday for Eid, but no one from Jamaat-e-Islami was called. When we went to the union council to meet the administrator, BNP leaders and activists obstructed us, leading to the clash."
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Mohammad Mosharaf Dalal, former vice president of Monpura upazila BNP, said, "We arrived after hearing about the incident and tried to control the situation."
Mohammad Nasiruddin, the upazila cooperative officer, said, "I don't know about the clash. After a brief halt in rice distribution, the process resumed."
Likhan Banik, Monpura Upazila Nirbahi Officer said, "A misunderstanding between BNP and Jamaat over rice distribution led to the clash, with around 8 people injured. However, there was no disruption in rice distribution, and the issue has been resolved."
Ahsan Kabir, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Monpura Police Station, said, "A scuffle occurred between BNP, Jamaat, and Islami Andolon leaders over rice distribution. After the deployment of Navy and police forces, the situation has calmed down, and no complaints have been filed regarding the incident."
