Noakhali-6 MP and Senior Joint Chief Coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP) Abdul Hannan Masud and his supporters allegedly came under attack while visiting areas affected by post-election violence in Noakhali’s Hatia upazila.
The attack took place around 12pm today (25 February) in the Prokolpo Bazar area of Chanandi union in the upazila.
Leaders and activists of the NCP alleged that more than 10 of their motorcycles were vandalised and around five party members were confined during the violence. They said the attackers were seen carrying sticks and locally made weapons.
They also alleged that the attack was led by local Awami League leaders Belal Majhi and Abdur Rahman.
Md Yusuf, convener of Jatiya Jubo Shakti’s Hatia upazila unit, alleged that the attack occurred in the presence of police, who remained silent.
He said, “Such an attack on an elected public representative is unacceptable.”
Speaking about the incident, Hannan Masud said he would not leave the area until the alleged attacker, Belal Majhi, is arrested.
He further claimed, “Belal Majhi previously attacked a former MP in 2018.”
Regarding the incident, Additional Superintendent of Police (Administration and Finance) Abu Tayyab Md Arif Hossain said multiple police teams have been deployed to the scene.
“We will not comment until we have full details of the incident,” he added.
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