Armed men, reportedly led by Jubo League leader, vandalise Chhatra Dal leader's office in Cumilla
The complaint alleges that the alleged attackers were threatening Iqbal, son of Shafiqur Rahman Bhuiyan from Burichang Sadar area, since the last July-August period over his political affiliations
Armed individuals, reportedly led by a Jubo League leader, have allegedly vandalised the office of a Chhatra Dal leader in Cumilla's Burichang upazila.
Iqbal Hossain, member secretary of Chhatra Dal's Burichang upazila unit, lodged a complaint with Burichang Police Station in this regard today (2 April).
Contacted, Officer-in-Charge of Burichang Police Station Azizul Haque said, "Police have visited the spot immediately after the attack. A complaint has been lodged with the police station. Necessary steps will be taken after the investigation."
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The complaint alleges that the alleged attackers were threatening Iqbal, son of Shafiqur Rahman Bhuiyan from Burichang Sadar area, since the last July-August period over his political affiliations.
At 10pm yesterday (1 April), some 20-25 armed men, alleged members of Chhatra League and Jubo League, led by Burichang Upazila Jubo League's Organising Secretary Mohammad Alamgir Hossain, attacked Iqbal's office at Burichang Uttar Bazar area.
During the attack, furniture and other valuables worth Tk2 lakh were damaged, according to the complaint.
While asked about the matter, Iqbal said, "I was at a reunion programme with my political associates at the house of BNP's Cumilla South unit Member Secretary Hazi Jasimuddin at Bagra area at night when I was informed via a call about the attack."
Jubo League leader Alamgir could not be reached in person or over the phone. He had reportedly gone into hiding since the attack.
