Hefazat men reportedly attack on devotees after Juma prayer

Hefazat activists allegedly attack on Muslim devotees after Juma prayer at Silamonir Bazar of Sundarganj in Gaibandha on Friday (April 09), leaving 12 injured.

Though worshipers termed as Hefazat mayhem, but police denied that.

Matlab Uddin, Imam of Silamoni mosque, said, “Dula Mia, Khushi Mia, Mithu Mia and Khoka Mia and several of neighbouring houses of Silamonirbazar have been involved in controversial activities in name of Hefazat-e-Islam. After Juma prayer, they snatched microphone from my hand and started over Hefazat. They also attacked on some devotees as they opposed them, leaving 12 injured. The injured include Neel Mia, Habizar, Montu member, Dula Mia, Razzak and Asaduzzaman Tota. They are taking treatment at different hospitals including Gaibandha district hospital.”

Being informed, police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control.

Filing a case in this connection with Sundarganj Police Station was under process while the report was filed, he said.

Bulbul Islam, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Sundarganj Police Station, said, “There is no link of Hefazat-e-Islam with the incident. The unwanted incident happened as a sequel to the conflict over the mosque committee.”