31 JCD- Shibir men held for vandalism in Khulna
Police arrested 31 leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) and Islami Chhatra Shibir in Khulna early yesterday on charge of vandalism, looting and assaulting police last Friday.
At least 25 people, including five policemen, were injured in a fierce clash between Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and JCD activists near Government Azam Khan Commerce College in the city over welcoming admission seekers to the campus.
The arrests followed a case filed by the police on Friday night with Khulna Police Station accusing 300 opposition leaders and activists.
The accused including JCD President of Khulna district Sheikh Kamran Hassan and its city chief Md Arifuzzaman Arif were sent to a district court at 2:30pm on Saturday, said Sub-Inspector Rezaul Karim, also investigation officer of the case.
Speaking yesterday at a press briefing, city BNP president Nazrul Islam Manju demanded unconditional release of the arrestees.
The BNP leader claimed police attacked the JCD men without any provocation, who were preparing to bring out a procession to welcome the admission seekers.
The police had also misbehaved with the parents of the accused during the pre-dawn drive, he alleged.
Meanwhile, in apprehension of subversive activities, police will remain alert at 26 points in the city identified as most vulnerable.
Friday's brawl broke out around 11:00am when some members of BCL and JCD were receiving newcomers who took admission test to enroll in the first year honours class under the National University.
Later the supporters of both the organisations resorted to vandalism which erupted from Commerce College Road to PTI Road damaging at least 20 cars and auto rickshaws.
A chase and counter chase ensued, during which the activists vandalised some shops and broke windowpanes and doors of Sandhani Clinic located opposite to the college.
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