Clash erupts between Adviser Asif’s supporters and BNP activists in Muradnagar; 30 injured

A violent clash erupted between the supporters of LGRD Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan and BNP Vice Chairman Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad in Cumilla’s Muradnagar area, leaving at least 30 people, including supporters from both sides and several journalists, injured.

The altercation that escalated into a chase and counter-chase occurred at around 5:30 pm on Wednesday in the Allah Chattar area of Muradnagar upazila.

Eyewitnesses said on Tuesday afternoon, supporters of BNP Vice Chairman Kaikobad held a protest rally at the upazila demanding Adviser Asif Mahmud’s resignation over alleged defamation.

The following day, at around 5 pm, supporters of Adviser Asif organised a counter-protest march from the local D.R. Government High School playground to the Allah Chattar area to condemn the defamation.

Upon reaching Allah Chattar, Kaikobad’s supporters reportedly hurled bricks and stones at them, triggering a chase and violent clash between the two groups.

During the confrontation, police and Asif’s supporters retreated. Shops in the vicinity quickly shut down amid the unrest. After receiving reports, army personnel reached the scene approximately half an hour later.

Amin Qader Khan, Inspector (Investigation) of Muradnagar Police Station, said, “The NCP members have informed us in writing about their protest. However, the BNP members did not notify us about their programme. During the procession, a chase and counter-chase took place between the two sides. The situation is currently under control.”