National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairman Mizanur Rahman has urged the politicians of the country not to ruin general people's lives in the name of politics.
"No one has ever succeeded by declaring war against the people. I beg you (politicians), please do not ruin our future," Mizanur pleaded while speaking to reporters after emerging from the DMCH burn unit on Thursday afternoon.
“Its impossible to be normal after what I have seen,” he said.
The NHRC chief urged politicians to restrain their supporters from unleashing violence after visiting victims of arson during the BNP-led alliance's countrywide indefinite blockade from Jan 5.
According to the DMCH authorities since the blockade 22 people have been admitted to this hospital with burn injury while the media reported at least 12 people died.
At least 400 vehicles have been set on fire across the country.
“There can be dialogues among the politicians having different views. But politics should not be violent. Nobody will accept crime, violence, burning people in the name of politics,” he said.
He also condemned the attack on BNP chief's adviser Reaz Rahman.
"Many have gone to the hospital to see Reaz Rahman and issued statements protesting the attack. But how many people have come to see general people here like rickshaw pullers, van puller, female teachers or students at the burn unit of DMCH?"
It's the government who needs to ensure free expression of opinions and end obstructions to hold peaceful rallies and meetings.
It's the state's responsibility to ensure security for all its citizens. But it's hard to stop covert attacks completely, he observed.