SI injured in attack during Jubo League's flash procession in Teknaf: Police

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Police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members came under attack while attempting to disperse a flash procession of Jubo League in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar last night. The…

Police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members came under attack while attempting to disperse a flash procession of Jubo League in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar last night.

The procession was organised to mark the founding anniversary of Jubo League, the youth wing of the Awami League, whose activities remain banned.

The processionists hurled brick chips at law enforcers when police and BGB members attempted to disperse the gathering around 11:00pm yesterday in the Godar Beel area of Teknaf Sadar Union.

A sub-inspector (SI), Md Zafar, 40, was seriously injured after being struck on the head with a machete, police said. He is posted at Teknaf Model Police Station.

Additional Superintendent of Police Ohidur Rahman said police and BGB members went to the area after receiving information that a procession involving Awami League and Jubo League activists would be brought out in Godar Beel.

"When the law enforcers tried to stop the procession, the protesters hurled brick chips at police. One police member was injured after being struck with a machete or another sharp weapon," he said.

The police official added that he had learnt that a BGB member was also reportedly injured in the attack.

The injured officer was initially taken to Teknaf Upazila Health Complex and later referred to Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital for better treatment.

Ohidur Rahman said several people had been detained in connection with the incident and preparations were underway to file a case.

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