Chhatra Dal members attacked two television cameramen Friday afternoon at a Barishal theme park during a dispute about entry access. The assault injured Somoy TV's Sumon Hasan and Channel 24's Shakil Hawlader, who required hospital treatment for a head wound. Ward 10 JCD President Bellal Gazi blocked Sumon from entering Green City Theme Park with his daughter, claiming his children were already playing inside. The confrontation escalated when Shakil arrived to assist his colleague.
The attackers pursued both journalists into the nearby Ladies' Club Auditorium where violence continued under Vice President Sohel's leadership. JCD activists fled the scene before police responded to reports of the beating. Senior Vice President Tariqul Islam promised organizational action if allegations prove accurate. Authorities await formal complaints before pursuing charges against the perpetrators.
The attackers pursued both journalists into the nearby Ladies' Club Auditorium where violence continued under Vice President Sohel's leadership. JCD activists fled the scene before police responded to reports of the beating. Senior Vice President Tariqul Islam promised organizational action if allegations prove accurate. Authorities await formal complaints before pursuing charges against the perpetrators.
