Seccha Sebok Dol’s Mob Attackers Released on Bail Within Days

Staff Reporter | 25 June 2025

Three leaders of Seccha Sebok Dol involved in mob violence against former Chief Election Commissioner and freedom fighter KM Nurul Huda – including the shoe garland humiliation and physical assault before police – secured bail just two days after arrest.

Dhaka’s Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Md. Sanaullah granted bail on 25 June after hearing arguments.

The released accused include Mozammel Haque Dhali of Dhaka Metropolitan North Seccha Sebok Dol, Md. Hanif (General Secretary of Uttara West Thana Seccha Sebok Dol), and Md. Kaiyum (Joint Convener of same unit).

Police arrested Hanif on 22 June after nationwide outrage over viral videos showing the humiliation. The court sent Hanif to jail on 23 June but scheduled bail hearing for 25 June. Dhali and Kaiyum surrendered today seeking bail.

Their lawyers argued the accused were innocent, falsely implicated, and had actually gone to protect Nurul Huda from the mob. They claimed the charges were bailable and the case politically motivated.

However, viral videos clearly show Hanif participating in the humiliation.

Public anger grew over the quick bail, with many questioning the purpose of arrests if perpetrators walk free so easily, especially for attacking a freedom fighter.

Uttara West Thana SI Sajib Hasan filed a case over the incident. Meanwhile, Nurul Huda remains detained in a separate case filed by BNP leader Salauddin Khan alleging electoral fraud.

The incident has intensified debates about political violence and judicial accountability in Bangladesh.