BNP Supporters Attack Police to Free Detained Extortionists: Thana Surrounded

Staff Reporter

In Khetlal, Joypurhat, BNP activists surrounded the local police station and attacked officers in an attempt to free detained party members accused of extortion.

On Tuesday morning, over a hundred BNP supporters besieged the Khetlal Police Station and assaulted police personnel. The incident left seven people injured, including two police officers.

The army arrived at the scene upon receiving the news and brought the situation under control. During the operation, Abu Bakkar Siddique, the general secretary of Khetlal Upazila BNP, was arrested.

Khetlal Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mahbubur Rahman stated that the BNP activists had gathered to forcibly release three individuals detained on extortion charges. When police tried to stop them, the activists attacked the officers and blockaded the station.

The army intervened to control the situation, later joined by district police personnel.

Among the injured were two police officers, Kazi Zafar and Suman, who were assaulted by BNP activists. Additionally, five BNP supporters, including Abu Bakkar Siddique, were injured during police efforts to disperse the crowd.

Police reported that Tofazzal Hossain, a resident of Shakhruanj village, had gone to register land when a group led by local BNP leader Kabir Chowdhury demanded Tk 50,000 as extortion. When Tofazzal refused, he and his relatives were assaulted. Police rescued them and detained three suspects.

Upon learning of the arrests, over a hundred BNP supporters surrounded the police station and attacked the officers. The army was called in to rescue the police.

Khetlal Upazila BNP President Khaledul Masud Anjuman stated, “If any party member is found guilty in this incident, they will face punishment.”

OC Mahbubur Rahman confirmed that three individuals were arrested for attacking police and obstructing government work. Legal action is being prepared against them.