A gang of miscreants vandalised three houses and seven shops at Deopara and Amanilakshmipur villages of Lakshmipur Sadar Upazila in the early hours, yesterday.
Local sources said a gang of over 100 armed miscreants vandalised the houses of Motilal Majumdar.
The miscreants also set fire to seven shops adjacent to the house and looted gold ornaments from other houses.
Afterwards, the attackers kidnapped Motilal and demanding a ransom of Tk6 lakhs from his family for his release.
Shikha Rani Majumdar, Motilal’s daughter, said his father was freed in the morning as her family agreed to pay the ransom.
Another gang of miscreants torched the house of Noman, Chandraganj union unit Awami League vice president, and that of its member, Mamun, in the morning.
The attackers also ransacked furniture and looted gold ornaments. The victims blamed “Jisan Bahini” for the attack.
In response, a number of Awami League leaders and activists blocked the Dhaka-Raipur road by setting fire to tyres and putting logs on road.
Police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control assuring the protesters that they would look into the matter.
Sheikh Sariful Islam, officer-in-charge of Sadar police station, said they were informed about the matter and would take action against the attackers. A case was filed in this connection.
People from the Hindu community demanded measures from the district administration to ensure their security.
