A case has been filed against 54 people in connection with BNP’s clash with police in Gazipur on Monday.
Al-Amin, sub-inspector of Gazipur sadar police station, filed the case on Monday night for attacking police, causing mass suffering blocking road and obstructing police from discharging their duties.
Ziaul Islam, officer-in-charge of the police station, confirmed the matter to Dhaka Tribune on Tuesday.
The accused people include - Dr SM Rafiqul Islam Bacchu, member of BNP central committee, AKM Fazlul Haque Milon, president of Gazipur district BNP unit, its general secretary Shah Riazul Hannan and former general secretary Kazi Sayedul Alam Babu.
Meanwhile, police arrested 15 people from the spot during the clash.
Dhaka TribuneThe arrestees were sent to Gazipur court on Tuesday seeking a 5-day remand for each.
At least 20 people, including four policemen, were injured during the clash between BNP men and police in Gazipur city on Monday.
The clash ensued as police obstructed a procession brought out by leaders and activists of BNP and its associate bodies as part of the central program.
However, according to the case statement, a group of leaders and activists of the BNP led by district unit president and secretary gathered on Rajbari road in front of the BNP office and blocked the road without taking any police permission.
On information, police went to the spot and requested the BNP men to clear the road.
However, denying the request, they continued their rally, said the statement.
Dhaka TribuneAt one stage, BNP men locked into a clash with police and hurled brick chips towards police when they obstructed them in holding a rally.
It was also alleged in the case that the BNP men attacked police.
Later, police opened fire to bring the situation under control and for self-defense.
Four policemen were injured in the attack carried by BNP men, added the case statement.
