The attack took place around 11am today (3 November) on Kalshi Road in Mirpur.
A screengrab of the police constable beaten by protesting garment workers after being separated from his colleagues on Kalshi Road in Mirpur. Photo: TBS
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A screengrab of the police constable beaten by protesting garment workers after being separated from his colleagues on Kalshi Road in Mirpur. Photo: TBS
Protesting garment workers severely beat a police constable after finding him separated from his colleagues in Mirpur.
The injured constable, identified as Md Simon, is currently receiving treatment at Rajarbagh Police Hospital.
The attack took place around 11am today (3 November) on Kalshi Road in Mirpur.
A video of the incident shows several people repeatedly beating a police constable with sticks, while a few others try to stop the attackers.
Pallabi Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Jalal Uddin confirmed the incident to The Business Standard.
He said police dispersed garment workers from Mirpur-11, prompting them to move towards Kalshi.
At the time, police personnel from Pallabi Police Station were heading towards Mirpur-11. The attackers targeted the constable after finding him separated from his colleagues.
Earlier, around 10am, garment workers clashed with police beneath the Mirpur-11 Metro Station.
During the clashes, workers threw bricks and stones at police, who responded by firing tear gas shells and sound grenades.
Police detained at least four people during the incident.
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