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TL;DR
- Six military personnel were injured, with one in critical condition, following an attack by Ansar members near the Bangladesh Secretariat.
- The incident occurred on August 25, 2024, when Ansar members gathered to protest, trapping government officials inside the Secretariat.
- Despite attempts to calm the situation, Ansar members attacked students and military patrols with bricks and sticks.
- The military fired 27 blank rounds to disperse the Ansar members and restore order, allowing officials to safely evacuate the area.
A violent clash erupted at the Bangladesh Secretariat, involving Ansar members and military personnel, resulting in injuries and heightened tensions. The incident occurred when Ansar members, who are responsible for security at the Secretariat, launched an unexpected attack on students present at the scene. The situation escalated as they also targeted a military patrol with stones and sticks, leading to injuries among six soldiers, with one in critical condition.
In response to the escalating violence, the deployed military personnel attempted to engage with the Ansar members patiently. However, when the Ansar members remained unyielding, the soldiers fired 27 rounds of blank shots into the air to regain control of the situation. Additional troops were then deployed to the area, successfully dispersing the Ansar members and bringing the situation under control.
Following the restoration of order, seven advisors from the interim government, the Director General of Ansar, senior law enforcement officials, and all Secretariat staff were safely evacuated from the premises with the assistance of the military. The military also detained a number of Ansar members who had sought refuge within the Secretariat and subsequently handed them over to the police.
This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and challenges in maintaining security and order within the Bangladesh Secretariat, a critical site for government operations. The swift response by the military underscores the delicate balance required to manage such volatile situations while ensuring the safety of government officials and maintaining public order.
Source: Somoyerkonthosor
