Police vehicle set on fire in Gopalganj

A police vehicle was torched and vandalized in the Ulipur area of Gopalganj Sadar, in an incident that occurred on Wednesday morning (16 July). The violence is reportedly linked to the National Citizen Party’s ‘Desh Garte July Padayatra’ programme, with members of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) accused of involvement.

Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Gopalganj Sadar Police Station, Mir Md. Sajedur Rahman, said, "The National Citizen Party (NCP) has been organizing marches throughout July. As part of this campaign, a rally was scheduled to be held today at the municipal park with the participation of central leaders. However, in an attempt to disrupt the programme, supporters of Gopalgonj Chhatra League (BCL) General Secretary Ataur Rahman Pial allegedly set fire to a police vehicle and carried out vandalism in the Ulipur area."

"No casualties have been reported so far. Police quickly reached the scene and brought the situation under control. Additional police forces have been deployed to maintain law and order," he added.

The area remains tense following the incident, and police are working to identify those involved.