Actor Somu Chowdhury injured in attack over waste disposal dispute
Film and television actor Somu Chowdhury, 60, was allegedly beaten with sticks and injured during a dispute over waste disposal and cleanliness in Jashore town on Tuesday afternoon.
The incident took place around 1:30pm in the Bejpara Naldanga area, in front of the actor’s residence.
According to local sources, an altercation broke out between Somu and employees of a motorcycle garage located in front of his house over waste disposal and cleanliness in the surrounding area.
At one stage, two individuals, identified as Jahangir, 36, and Hridoy, 32, allegedly struck the actor on the head with sticks, leaving him bleeding.
Family members later rescued Somu and took him to the emergency department of Jashore General Hospital, where he received treatment.
Kabir Hossain, officer-in-charge of Jashore Kotwali Police Station, said a case had been filed against two individuals in connection with the assault.
“Police are conducting drives to arrest those involved in the attack,” he said.
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