Midnight attacks, vandalism, and arson occurred at the residences of Ranjit Chandra Sarkar, organizing secretary of the banned Awami League Sylhet district branch and former MP of Sunamganj-1, and Nazmul Islam, president of the banned district Chhatra League. The separate attacks took place on Monday night in the Tilaagarh and Majortila areas of the city. Although they have been in hiding since August 5, 2024, family members still reside in the houses.
Local residents reported that perpetrators wearing helmets and masks carried out sudden attacks between 1:00 AM and 1:30 AM. CCTV footage showed attackers attempting to break cameras and collapsible gates while throwing bricks. Affected family members accused leaders and activists of the BNP, Jubo Dal, and Chhatra Dal for the incidents.
Meanwhile, Sylhet Metropolitan BNP President Nasim Hossain stated that he is in Dhaka and unaware of the matter. On the other hand, Sylhet Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sarwar Morshed Shamim stated that some vandalism occurred, but there was no direct arson; tires were burned in front of one house, and police are investigating the matter.
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