Traders lay siege to police station for legal action

Traders lay siege to Bogra Police Station demanding punishment for a local Jubo League leader for torturing a trader and his son.Photo: STARStaff Correspondent, Bogra

Over a hundred businessmen yesterday laid siege to Bogra Sadar Police Station demanding legal action against district Jubo League member Feroz Khan for torturing Baro Masjid Lane businessmen Korban Mollah and his son Babu.

Earlier, they staged demonstrations in front of the offices of deputy commissioner (DC) and superintendent of police (SP) on the same demand as the Jubo League man went into hiding following the incident.

Jahangir Alam, officer-in-charge of Sadar Police Station, confirmed the incident and said the allegations made against Feroz Khan by the businessmen include brandishing firearms publicly and threatening the businessmen.

Baro Masjid market businessmen alleged that Feroz demanded tolls from the businessmen of the market a few days back. As the businessmen protested it, Feroz and his accomplices attacked Korban Ali and his son Babu Sunday night.

Injured Babu was admitted to Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital.

Rashedul Islam, general secretary of Baro Masjid Lane Businessmen's Association, said the businessmen kept their shops closed yesterday on the same demand.

He said Feroz and his accomplices attacked Korban Mollah and his son Babu and looted cash from their shop.

District Jubo League General Secretary Sagor Kumar Roy said Feroz Khan is involved with their organisation but he does not hold any important post.