Miscreants attack NCP leaders’ convoy at Benapole border, 4 injured

Nasiruddin Patwari’s team attacked during anti-push-in tour

Local representative

A group of miscreants attacked the convoy of National Citizens Party (NCP) chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari in the Benapole Bazar area of ​​Jessore on Wednesday (June 3) at around 1:15 pm, injuring at least four people.

How the attack happened

Nasiruddin Patwari was on a tour of the Benapole border area as part of a protest against India’s forced push-in at the border. During that tour, miscreants attacked his convoy in the Benapole Bazar area.

The names of Chhatra Shakti leaders Khan Miftahul Mostafiz Amit and Taskin Ahmed Tajim and Yuba Shakti leader Rupam Ahsan Arnab have been confirmed among the injured. However, NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari and Joint Member Secretary Faridul Haque, along with other central leaders, are said to be safe.

Tension in the area, situation under surveillance

Tension has been high in the Benapole area following such attacks on political leaders during border visits. It is learnt that law enforcement agencies have started close surveillance of the scene and surrounding areas, fearing that the situation will escalate further.

It is not yet clear who was behind the attack and what the purpose was. A detailed investigation into the incident is underway.