A case has been over a clash involving police and followers of Chinmoy Krishna Brahmachari on the court premises in Chittagong.
The complaint was filed on Sunday morning by Enamul Haque, a businessman and activist of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh, in the court of Chittagong Metropolitan Magistrate Md Abu Bakar Siddique.
The court recorded Haque's statement and is awaiting an order, according to the plaintiff’s lawyer, Advocate Md Shamsul Alam.
The case names Chinmoy Krishna as the prime accused, along with 164 identified individuals and an estimated 400 to 500 unidentified people.
In the case application, Enamul Haque said that on November 26, while returning home after completing land registry work at the court, he was allegedly attacked by followers of Chinmoy Krishna Brahmachari.
Haque claimed that he was targeted for wearing a panjabi and a cap, which resulted in injuries to his right hand and head.
He was rescued by bystanders and admitted to Chittagong Medical College Hospital.
Haque also said that his delay in filing the case was due to his prolonged illness from the attack.
Advocate Md Shamsul Alam said: "Enamul Haque was assaulted on November 26 on the court premises by followers of Chinmoy Krishna Brahmachari. His right hand was fractured, and he sustained head injuries. The case names 164 individuals, with Chinmoy Krishna as the principal accused. The court has recorded the plaintiff’s statement, and the case is now pending for order."
The plaintiff's lawyer said: "The court has accepted the case application and directed the inspector (investigation) of Kotwali police station to conduct an inquiry and submit a report."
He added: "We had requested the court to instruct the police station to register the case directly as a complaint. However, the court rejected our application. We have now decided to escalate the matter to the High Court."
The incident follows several clashes linked to the imprisonment of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sommilito Sanatani Jagaran Jote.
Previously on November 27, police filed three related cases at Kotwali police station, naming numerous individuals and hundreds of unidentified persons for obstruction and attacks on law enforcement.
Separately, another case was filed by a businessman on Tuesday, alleging assault by a group near Rangam Cinema Hall on November 26. The complaint names 29 individuals, including members of political organizations and Iskcon, alongside 40 to 50 unidentified persons.
