BCL men chase JCD activists with sharp weapons
Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) men chased and attacked Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) activists with sharp weapons and sticks before Murari Chand College in Sylhet city yesterday, leaving three of JCD injured.
The injured took primary treatment at a local hospital, JCD activists said. However, police claimed no one was injured in the attack.
JCD activists brought out a procession welcoming the newly formed convening committee of JCD college unit, said Badrul Azad Rana, convener of the committee.
When they were about to enter the college premises around 11:30am, a group of BCL men led by the college unit leaders Delwar Hossain and Hossain Ahmed suddenly attacked them with sticks and sharp weapons, he added. The Daily Star could not reach Delwar and Hossain despite repeated attempts over the phone.
Contacted, Sanjay Chowdhury, joint secretary of BCL Sylhet district unit, said the JCD activists were trying to create anarchy on the campus, which BCL activists resisted.
Shahjalal Munshi, officer-in-charge of Shahporan Police Station, said the police intervened and brought the situation under control.
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