Dipu Moni, her brother sued for attacking BNP leader's house in Chandpur
A case has been filed against former Social Welfare Minister Dr Dipu Moni, her brother Dr JR Wadud Tipu for attacking the residence of Sheikh Farid Ahmed Manik, president of Chandpur district unit BNP.
Besides, 510 known and 1,000-1,200 unnamed people have been accused in the case.
The case was filed on Thursday (15 August) following a complaint lodged by A Razzak Hawlader, joint convener of Chandpur Municipal Jubo Dal, said Sheikh Mohsin Alam, officer-in-charge of Chandpur Sadar Model Police Station.
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Sheikh Farid Ahmed Manik, who was abroad for medical treatment during the attack, claimed the attackers were ill motivated and they did it for taking political revenge.
The incident occurred on the evening of 18 July when a mob of 1,000 to 1,200 armed individuals reportedly vandalised, looted, and set fire to Manik's Monira Bhaban on JM Sen Gupta Road. The total damage is estimated at Tk2.5.
The accused include current and former leaders of the Awami League and affiliated organisations.
Legal proceedings are ongoing while ensuring that innocent individuals are not harassed, said the OC.
