54 held over attack on Hasnat’s vehicle in Gazipur
No case has been filed yet regarding the attack, which took place around 7pm yesterday, according to Gazipur police
Police have detained 54 individuals in a special drive following an attack on the vehicle carrying Hasnat Abdullah, chief organiser (Southern Region) of the National Citizen Party (NCP), in the Chandana Chowrasta area of Gazipur city.
According to Gazipur police, no case has been filed yet regarding the attack, which took place around 7pm yesterday (4 May), but preparations for legal action are underway.
Zahid Hasan, additional police commissioner (Administration) of Gazipur Metropolitan Police, said that after the attack on Hasnat's vehicle, multiple police teams began working to identify the attackers.
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"A special drive was conducted in various parts of the city overnight, leading to the detentions. Legal proceedings are in progress," he added.
He further said that the identities and information of the detainees are being verified. Legal proceedings in connection with the incident are underway, and special drives are ongoing to arrest others involved.
Yesterday evening, Hasnat's vehicle came under attack while returning to Dhaka after attending an event in Tangail. The vehicle was vandalised and Hasnat sustained injuries to his arm during the attack.
According to police, on the way, when his car reached the Gazipur metropolitan intersection area, the car slowed down, probably due to traffic congestion. Then some individuals came on a motorcycle, attacked his car and quickly fled.
"After the incident, Hasnat's vehicle headed towards Dhaka. As it reached the Board Bazar area near the Islamic University of Technology (IUT), students from the university came forward to ensure his safety. Hasnat got out of the car there and spoke with the students. Gazipur Metropolitan Police officials also arrived at the scene shortly after," said Gazipur Metropolitan Police Additional Commissioner (Crime and Operations) Taherul Haque Chauhan.
"Our officials spoke to Hasnat at the Board Bazar area. Later, arrangements were made for him to go to Dhaka under police protection," Taherul added.
