Summary:
- Violent clash erupts in Tungipara, Gopalganj, as Awami League supporters attack police during leaflet distribution near Bangabandhu’s mausoleum, injuring 5 officers including the OC.
- Army deploys armored vehicles to secure Tungipara Police Station after protesters vandalize a police van and blockade officers, escalating tensions in the politically symbolic area.
- Authorities arrest one suspect linked to the attack, with investigations ongoing to identify additional perpetrators from the Awami League-affiliated mob.
- Local UNO confirms police vehicle destruction and officer entrapment during the unrest, while security remains heightened to prevent further violence.
A violent confrontation between Awami League supporters and police in Gopalganj’s Tungipara on Sunday evening left five officers injured, including the local police chief, and prompted the deployment of army troops to restore order. The incident occurred near the mausoleum of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, escalating tensions in the politically sensitive area.
Incident Details
The clash began around 7 PM when police attempted to halt leaflets being distributed by Awami League and Chhatra League activists near Khan Saheb Sheikh Mosharraf Hossain School & College. After officers arrested a local shopkeeper, Safayet Hossain, for allegedly obstructing police duties, supporters used mosque loudspeakers to mobilize a crowd. The group blocked and vandalized a police vehicle, injuring Tungipara Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Khorshed Alam and four others.
Aftermath and Security Measures
Army personnel equipped with armored vehicles were stationed overnight outside the Tungipara Police Station to bolster security. Additional police forces have been deployed across the area, which remains under heightened surveillance. Authorities have arrested one suspect so far, with investigations ongoing to identify others involved.
Official Statements
“Upon arriving at the scene, I found the police vehicle vandalized and several officers trapped by the crowd,” said Tungipara Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Moinul Hossain, who later mediated to defuse the situation. OC Khorshed Alam confirmed, “I and several police members were injured in the attack. Legal action against the perpetrators is underway.”
Context and Current Situation
The incident has raised concerns over political tensions in Tungipara, a region closely tied to Bangladesh’s founding leader. While the immediate trigger remains unclear, the UNO emphasized that the situation is now “under control.” Local residents report a palpable unease, with businesses and institutions operating cautiously amid the heavy security presence.
Authorities continue to monitor the area, with no further violence reported since the army’s intervention. The Awami League has yet to issue an official statement regarding the involvement of its supporters.
Source: Mazmin
