NCP convoy stopped before entering Gopalganj, seeks police help

Staff Correspondent

NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah’s convoy stopped before entering Gopalganj. He got out of the vehicle, spoke to the police and sought their help in dealing with the situation.

Multiple sources present at the scene said that additional police were deployed at the entrance to Gopalganj city. In this situation, the convoy led by Hasnat Abdullah stopped. Then he himself got out of the car and started discussions with the law enforcement officers.

Tensions in the city increased during this time. Hasnat was scheduled to attend a public meeting at the municipal park in Gopalganj on the occasion of the NCP’s central program ‘July Padayatra’. Before that, the police started arresting Awami League leaders and activists and ordinary people.

On Wednesday morning, there were allegations that the police opened fire on an Awami League procession in the Ulpur area of Sadar Upazila. In retaliation, angry Chhatra League leaders and activists vandalized and set fire to a police vehicle. In addition, the car of Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) M Rakibul Hasan was also attacked. He himself confirmed the incident.

Gopinathpur Police Outpost Inspector (IC) Ahmed Biswas, Constables Kawsar and Minhaj were injured and admitted to the 250-bed Gopalganj General Hospital.

Gopalganj Superintendent of Police Md. Mizanur Rahman said it was not yet certain who carried out the attack. However, three policemen were injured and a car was burnt.

The NCP has claimed that the ruling party’s leaders and activists have planned these incidents to disrupt their peaceful march.

The situation is tense at the scene. NCP leaders and workers are protesting by raising slogans. The joint forces are trying to bring the situation under control. According to the latest information, discussions are ongoing and it is not yet certain whether the convoy will resume or not.