At least nine people, including artists, have been injured in an attack by some unidentified people on a cultural program organized by Sirajganj Baul Shilpi Goshthi at Abdur Rouf Mukta Mancha in the town.
Several musical instruments, including keyboard, harmonium, and chairs, were vandalized.
Sanjib Kumar, president of the organization, said the program was inaugurated on Friday afternoon, marking the organization's 18th anniversary. They resumed the cultural program after a discussion.
"Suddenly, a group of people attacked the venue. Our musical instruments, along with nearly 50 chairs at the venue, were vandalized,” he said.
The organization's sound operator Suman and Baul singer Harun were among the injured, he added.
The officer-in-charge of Sirajganj Sadar police station, Md Humayun Kabir said they visited the spot on information.
