NCP leader Hasnat injured in attack on car in Gazipur

Sarjis says in a Facebook post that 10-12 assailants attacked him and left bloodied his hands

Assailants on motorbikes have attacked the car of Hasnat Abdullah in Gazipur while the National Citizen Party (NCP) leader was travelling in it, injuring him in the process.

The incident occurred near the Chandna Intersection on Sunday evening, said Gazipur Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner Rabiul Hasan.

“He was returning to Dhaka after attending a function in the vicinity of Gazipur Agricultural University. While his convoy was stuck in a traffic jam in the Chandana intersection area, four-five motorcycles drove in and attacked his car,” he said.

“He was injured in the attack and the car's windows and windshield were shattered as well. Later, after acquiring details from him, Hasnat was safely brought to Dhaka."

The officer said police were on the hunt for the attackers with legal action under way.

Hasnat is serving as the chief coordinator of the NCP unit for the southern region.

NCP Chief Coordinator (North) Sarjis Alam said in a Facebook post, "As many as 10-12 assailants attacked Hasnat's car in the Gazipur area, smashing the glass of his car and leaving his hands bloodied. Those around him have to protect Hasnat."

The party’s Gazipur joint convener Akash Ghosh said, "We had no information about where Hasnat had gone or why he had come. After the attack, we received a call that he had been attacked.

"A team of (students) has gone to the scene. They will be able to give us the details."

NCP senior joint convener Ariful Islam Adib said, "Hasnat Abdullah was attacked by assailants around 7pm while he was returning from Gazipur. His car was chased by 10-12 motorbikes and attacked. The car's glass was broken and he was also injured.

He expressed worries about such an attack on “key figures” behind the July Uprising, stressing that it occurred due to not bringing the Awami League to justice.