A wild mob stormed Patgram Police Station early Friday morning after cops nabbed two extortion thugs. The angry crowd smashed windows and computers before freeing their criminal buddies from jail. Police caught the troublemakers red-handed collecting illegal money from truck drivers at a stone quarry. Officers locked up Sohel Rana and Belal Hossain for one month after a quick court hearing. Around 250 people showed up at the station with sticks and rocks ready for battle.
The attackers grabbed keys and busted open jail cells to spring their friends loose. Eight police officers got hurt during the violent clash that lasted several hours. Cops fired tear gas and rubber bullets to control the crazy situation. Army troops rushed to the scene to restore order after the chaos erupted. Police arrested four suspects and blame local BNP party members for organizing the attack.
BNP leaders deny their people caused the trouble and promise to investigate within three days. The party warns that anyone found guilty will face serious consequences. Barrister Hasan Rajib announced a special committee to look into what really happened. Opposition politicians claim fake activists pretended to represent their organization. Party officials refuse to take blame for the station attack.
Motorcycle riders also blocked another police station to stop backup officers from helping their colleagues. About 80 bikers surrounded Hatibandha Police Station and threatened officers trying to leave. Police filed separate criminal charges against 27 people for obstructing law enforcement duties.
The attackers grabbed keys and busted open jail cells to spring their friends loose. Eight police officers got hurt during the violent clash that lasted several hours. Cops fired tear gas and rubber bullets to control the crazy situation. Army troops rushed to the scene to restore order after the chaos erupted. Police arrested four suspects and blame local BNP party members for organizing the attack.
BNP leaders deny their people caused the trouble and promise to investigate within three days. The party warns that anyone found guilty will face serious consequences. Barrister Hasan Rajib announced a special committee to look into what really happened. Opposition politicians claim fake activists pretended to represent their organization. Party officials refuse to take blame for the station attack.
Motorcycle riders also blocked another police station to stop backup officers from helping their colleagues. About 80 bikers surrounded Hatibandha Police Station and threatened officers trying to leave. Police filed separate criminal charges against 27 people for obstructing law enforcement duties.
