Chhatra Dal clashes with Chhatra Shibir over hall occupation at Dhaka Polytechnic, 10 injured

BD Digest Report

At least 10 people were injured in a clash between Chhatra Dal and Chhatra Shibir at the Latif hostel of Dhaka Polytechnic Institute in the capital’s Tejgaon industrial area on Monday night. The incident took place around 1 am.

Police said four of the injured are in serious condition.

According to police and student sources, the two sides initially clashed over dominance on the campus.

Later, it turned into a chase and clash. At one stage, an attack was carried out by entering a dormitory room with domestic weapons. Several students were seriously injured.

Tension prevailed on campus overnight after the clash. Additional police were deployed to control the situation.

Tejgaon Division Deputy Commissioner Ibne Mizan told reporters that police went to the scene after receiving reports of a fight in the dormitory at midnight. Four people were seriously injured. Several others were reported injured. The situation is currently under control.

Both sides have leveled accusations against each other over the incident.

Chhatra Dal central president Rakibul Islam claimed on social media that Chhatra Shibir activists entered the hostel with domestic weapons and attacked Chhatra Dal and ordinary students. He demanded the arrest and trial of the attackers.

On the other hand, Abu Sadiq Kayem, international affairs secretary of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir and vice-president of DUCSU, alleged that Chhatra Dal activists attacked the Shibir members in the dark of night.

Police said that no case has been filed in this incident yet. However, legal action will be taken if anyone files a complaint. The Deputy Commissioner also said that efforts will be made to resolve the situation by sitting with the students and the hostel administration.

Ordinary students have demanded an active role from the administration to prevent a recurrence of violence on campus.