Chittagong City Sees Violence During Student Anti-Discrimination Movement

A⁤ tragic incident occurred in Muradpur, Chittagong city, during a student anti-discrimination movement, resulting in the death of a ⁣furniture shop worker. The victim, Farooq (32), was shot during a clash between⁤ Chhatra League-Youth League ⁢activists and anti-discrimination student activists.

Mehedi Hasan Akash, Farooq’s son, ⁤filed a ​complaint in the Chittagong Additional Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court, ‌claiming that the police have been harassing the family of Abul Hashem Sumon, who was​ named as an accused in the murder case. However, ⁤it has been⁣ revealed that Sumon passed away in⁣ 2015.

According ⁢to court sources, the incident occurred on July 16,​ when Farooq ⁢was on his​ way to⁤ eat​ rice at Bahdarhat in the city. He was caught in the crossfire ⁣between ‍the two groups and was fatally shot. The court has‍ directed the ⁤investigating officer to take legal action in this regard.

Farooq⁢ was a shop worker at Shulkbahar furniture store in Chittagong city.‍ His​ death has sparked outrage and concern among the​ community.​ The police have assured that they will investigate‌ the incident and bring those responsible to justice.

OC (Investigation) Akhtaruzzaman, officer-in-charge of Panchlish Police Station, stated that⁣ the police will investigate the incident and‌ determine who was involved in Farooq’s murder. He also denied claims⁣ of harassing‍ Sumon’s family, stating that ‍the police only went to their house to gather information.