Hefajat mayhem in Chattogram: at least 1500 sued in 6 cases

31 March 2021, 06:21 AM

UPDATED 31 March 2021, 13:11 PM

Activists of Hefazat-e-Islam build lines of defence on a road near the main gate of Hathazari Madrasa in Chattogram on March 27 while policemen stand guard in front of them. Photo: Star file/ Rajib Raihan

At least 1,500 unidentified persons were sued in six cases filed with Hathazari Police Station in connection with the clash between police and Hefajat-e-Islam activists, during anti-Modi protest in Chattogram.

"Police filed four cases over attacking policemen, vandalising police station, and other charges accusing unidentified persons," SM Rashidul Haque, superintendent of Chattogram police, told our staff correspondent.

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"I cannot accurately say the exact number of the total accused," he added.

"Officials of Assistant Commissioner (AC) (Land) office of Hathazari upazila also filed two cases over vandalising their office and setting an official vehicle on fire during the mayhem," added SP Rashidul.

However, he did not reveal if any Hefajat leaders were among the accused in the cases.