Ex-MP Mainuddin Khan Badal’s grave vandalized, set on fire

Miscreants have carried out vandalism at the grave of Mainuddin Khan Badal, a former Member of Parliament for Chittagong-8 and a leader of a faction of the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JaSoD), and set it on fire.

The incident occurred at the family graveyard in the village of West Sarwatli, Ahmedullah Khan's residence, in Boalkhali Upazila around 4pm on Tuesday.

Later, Badal's Selina Khan posted about the incident on Facebook.

She posted pictures of the incident on social media.

She wrote: "A group of terrorists came today around noon in a vehicle and vandalized and set fire to Mainuddin Khan Badal's ancestral grave. Even after death, a person cannot find peace in their grave."

Selina Khan also mentioned: “The attackers came in a vehicle, destroyed the trees, gate, and nameplate at the graveyard, and then set the grave on fire before fleeing. We were not present at the time. We have informed the police about the incident and demand a proper investigation and justice for those responsible.”

Boalkhali police station’s Officer-in-Charge, Golam Sarwar, confirmed the matter.

An investigation is underway regarding the attack.

He was elected as an MP thrice from Chittagong-8 constituency. He was known as a great orator in parliament.