25 JCD activists injured in BCL attack
Dhaka, June 21 (bdnews24.com) -- At least 25 leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Chatra Dal (JCD) were injured in an alleged attack by pro-government Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) on the Dhaka University campus on Monday.
The incident occurred at around 12 noon when BCL activists stormed into Modhu's Canteen and attacked the pro-opposition JCD men with clubs and iron bars without provocation, Shahdat Hossain Ranju, one of injured, told bdnews24.com.
Among the injured were DU Chatra Dal convener Abdul Matin, senior joint secretary Obaidul Haque Nasim, joint conveners Asad and Hiru, deputy sports secretary Habibur Rahman Sumon, activists Resin, Shahnewaz, Nazmul Sakib, Zakaria, Sabid Hassan Babu, Moinul, Shahdat Hossain Ranju, Shafique and Sahabuddin Shihab. Several of the injured were admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital's emergency department. One of the injured, Obaidul Haque, was admitted to Islami Bank Central Hospital with a fractured head.
DU Chhatra League joint secretary Mustak Ahmed said they had been asking the JCD to withdraw, what he claimed, was a false case following a clash on Jan 18. "Today's incident was an outburst of anger as they were not withdrawing the case," he said.
University proctor KM Saiful Islam said the JCD filed a case following a clash with BCL. The Shahbagh police filed another case against JCD in connection with the same incident. The proctor said that the two organisations had been discussing withdrawal of the cases for some time.
JCD had said they would withdraw the case against BCL provided the Chhatra League withdrew the case filed by police against the Chhatra Dal, the proctor said, adding that the situation is now under control after police intervention. On Jan 18 two rival groups of JCD clashed over positions in its newly formed committee. At one point BCL leaders also became involved in the violence.
The incident occurred at around 12 noon when BCL activists stormed into Modhu's Canteen and attacked the pro-opposition JCD men with clubs and iron bars without provocation, Shahdat Hossain Ranju, one of injured, told bdnews24.com.
Among the injured were DU Chatra Dal convener Abdul Matin, senior joint secretary Obaidul Haque Nasim, joint conveners Asad and Hiru, deputy sports secretary Habibur Rahman Sumon, activists Resin, Shahnewaz, Nazmul Sakib, Zakaria, Sabid Hassan Babu, Moinul, Shahdat Hossain Ranju, Shafique and Sahabuddin Shihab. Several of the injured were admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital's emergency department. One of the injured, Obaidul Haque, was admitted to Islami Bank Central Hospital with a fractured head.
DU Chhatra League joint secretary Mustak Ahmed said they had been asking the JCD to withdraw, what he claimed, was a false case following a clash on Jan 18. "Today's incident was an outburst of anger as they were not withdrawing the case," he said.
University proctor KM Saiful Islam said the JCD filed a case following a clash with BCL. The Shahbagh police filed another case against JCD in connection with the same incident. The proctor said that the two organisations had been discussing withdrawal of the cases for some time.
JCD had said they would withdraw the case against BCL provided the Chhatra League withdrew the case filed by police against the Chhatra Dal, the proctor said, adding that the situation is now under control after police intervention. On Jan 18 two rival groups of JCD clashed over positions in its newly formed committee. At one point BCL leaders also became involved in the violence.
Police chief, proctor, JCD boss among dozens injured in DU violence
Dhaka, Jan 18 (bdnews24.com) – An armed battle at Dhaka University campus on Monday between two rival groups of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, over positions in JCD's newly formed committee, left at least 20 people injured, including the Shahbagh police chief and JCD president. DU proctor Prof Saiful Islam Khan was also hurt. He was taken to BSMMU Hospital while Karim and another injured police officer were taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
Central committee president Sultan Salauddin Tuku, who came under direct attack by rivals, was also rushed to DMCH, along with at least four other injured JCD leaders and activists. All university classes were suspended for the day. But exams were held, officials said.
The fighting JCD groups exploded cocktails and exchanged several rounds of gunfire, police and witnesses said. Police chief Rezaul Karim told reporters at DMCH that his men had to throw several rounds of teargas shells to bring the situation under control.
Leaders of the recently formed JCD committee were obstructed by a rival Chhatra Dal group from entering the campus in the morning, witnesses said. Both groups became locked in fierce clashes. A group of Bangladesh Chhatra League leaders also became involved in the violence at one point, witnesses said
Police chief Karim said: "We had tightened security on the campus Monday morning on information that rival JCD groups had taken position on the campus Sunday night. "The two groups became involved in clashes from 10am. We tried to protect Chhatra Dal president Tuku. I was injured during that time." He said police would launch a special drive to recover the arms that were used during the clashes.
DU assistant proctor Amzad Hossain told bdnews24.com at least 20 people were injured in the clashes. "We have not verified the exact figure yet." "Classes were not held today. But exams went ahead," he said.
Central committee president Sultan Salauddin Tuku, who came under direct attack by rivals, was also rushed to DMCH, along with at least four other injured JCD leaders and activists. All university classes were suspended for the day. But exams were held, officials said.
The fighting JCD groups exploded cocktails and exchanged several rounds of gunfire, police and witnesses said. Police chief Rezaul Karim told reporters at DMCH that his men had to throw several rounds of teargas shells to bring the situation under control.
Leaders of the recently formed JCD committee were obstructed by a rival Chhatra Dal group from entering the campus in the morning, witnesses said. Both groups became locked in fierce clashes. A group of Bangladesh Chhatra League leaders also became involved in the violence at one point, witnesses said
Police chief Karim said: "We had tightened security on the campus Monday morning on information that rival JCD groups had taken position on the campus Sunday night. "The two groups became involved in clashes from 10am. We tried to protect Chhatra Dal president Tuku. I was injured during that time." He said police would launch a special drive to recover the arms that were used during the clashes.
DU assistant proctor Amzad Hossain told bdnews24.com at least 20 people were injured in the clashes. "We have not verified the exact figure yet." "Classes were not held today. But exams went ahead," he said.
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