Friday's Matiranga Incident
Jubo League leader sued for killing Sramik Dal leader
A Jubo League leader was sued on Sunday in connection with the murder of Matiranga upazila unit Sramik Dal president Sirajul Islam.
Sirajul was killed in an attack by Jubo League and Chhatra League (BCL) men in local market area of Matiranga on Friday night.
Mohammad Abu Yusuf, son of the victim, filed the case accusing Matiranga upazila Jubo League unit member Mohammad Belal Hossain.
Officer-in-charge of Matiranga police station Mohammad Mizanur Rahman said they have already raided several places to arrest Belal.
“As per police advice I have filed the case, said Abu Yusuf. My family members are also threatened by ruling party cadres,” he said.
Witnesses said, a group of 10-15 members of Jubo League and BCL men led by Belal attacked the Sramik Dal president following an altercation between them over a trifling matter at Matiranga bazar on Friday evening.
Seriously injured Sirajul was first admitted to Matiranga upazila health complex at night and later referred to Chittagong Medical College and Hospital as his condition deteriorated.
However, Sirajul died at Manikchhari on the way to CMCH at around 12:30 am Saturday.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel.
Comments