Those Involved In Faridpur Violence To Be Brought To Book: DIG Rezaul

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police for Dhaka Range Rezaul Karim Mallick has vowed that those responsible for the violence in Bhanga upazila of Faridpur will face justice.

“We will undoubtedly bring the perpetrators to justice. I have directed the authorities concerned to arrest those involved in the violence. The real culprits behind the attack will be identified and held accountable under the law,” he said at a press briefing at Bhanga Police Station Complex around midnight.

He added that measures are being taken to ensure public safety and restore law and order.

“We have spoken with the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Faridpur regarding Monday’s incident, the overall law and order situation, and public security. We also talked to the personnel who were on duty during the violence,” the DIG noted.

Mallick further said that four to five policemen were injured during the attack.

“Legal steps will be taken against those involved in Monday’s incident. We are doing everything necessary to maintain public safety,” he stressed.

On the damages caused, the DIG informed that the district police have been tasked with assessing the losses at Bhanga Police Station, while the Deputy Commissioner has been assigned to evaluate damages at the Upazila Parishad.

Meanwhile, Faridpur Deputy Commissioner Quamrul Hasan Molla said, “We have communicated with the Election Commission, conveying the public’s emotions and concerns through a report. The commission will review the matter.”

He also mentioned that a writ petition has been filed with the High Court over the alleged redrawing of two union boundaries, with a hearing scheduled for September 21.

The DC urged Bhanga residents to remain calm and refrain from further protest programmes.

“We understand people’s concerns and are addressing them. I again request the residents of Bhanga to wait patiently for the legal process and avoid protests. You have a good reputation—please ensure no harm comes to the public,” he said.

Regarding the extent of damages, the DC stated that a full on-site assessment will be carried out, and detailed information will be shared later.

Earlier on Monday, protesters opposing the demarcation of the Faridpur-4 constituency by the Election Commission went on a rampage in Bhanga. They vandalised Bhanga Police Station, the Upazila Parishad building, a highway police outpost, and the municipality building. They also set fire to the local Election Commission office and several vehicles.