Chapainawabganj
Townspeople protest gambling, obscene dances at fair
Chapainawabganj townspeople form a human chain in front of the deputy commissioner's office yesterday demanding immediate steps to stop gambling and obscene dances at a fair in Rajarampur area of the town in the name of jatra (open air drama).Photo: STAR
People of the district town yesterday formed a human chain, demanding steps to stop gambling and obscene dances at a fair in Rajarampur area. Under the banner of a committee to resist boozing, gambling and unsocial activities, they also held a rally in front of the deputy commissioner's office in the town to realise the demand. Addressing the rally, the speakers said that obscene dance and gambling are being held in the name of jatra (open air drama) and variety show at the fair arranged by a section of people. Besides, different drugs were being sold there openly, alleged the speakers. The area has become a heaven for drug peddlers as heroin, opium, phensidyl and other items are easily found, they said. They also urged the authorities to take stern action against the drug peddlers in the area. Later, they submitted a memorandum to the DC in favour of their demand. Among others, Abdul Matin, mayor of the municipality and convener of the committee, Principal Abdul Jalil of Namoshankarbati Degree College and Abdus Samad, president of Sector Commanders' Forum, spoke. DC Shah Alam said necessary measures would be taken against those responsible for the offence after investigating the matter. The fair began on Tuesday, said the organisers.
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