Jubo League leader among 13 sued

A case was filed against a Jubo League leader and 13 others on Sunday for allegedly trying to grab a market and looting goods worth around Tk 77 lakh in Ashulia’s Baipail area.

Market owner Alamgir Khan filed the case against four named and 10/12 unnamed people. Moinul Islam Bhuiyan, joint convener of Ashulia thana unit of Jubo League, was made prime accused, said police.

According to case statement, Alamgir built some 68 shops on his 39-decimal land and rented those out. On September 6, brandishing sharp weapons, the accused led by Moinul tried to take over the market and stole products worth Tk 76.92 lakh. They also threatened shop owners to leave.

Contacted, Moinul denied the allegations. He said he did not attack anyone and the case was filed to tarnish his image.

Rejaul Haque, officer-in-charge of Ashulia Police Station, said they are looking into the matter.

Moinul was arrested on October 21 after another market owner filed a case against him with the police station over similar charges. He is now out on bail.