Ex-state minister Dipankar Talukdar shown arrested in fresh case

A Dhaka court on Monday showed former state minister for Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Dipankar Talukdar arrested in a fresh case filed with Paltan Model Police Station over an attack on a BNP procession in 2023.

Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Jasita Islam passed the order following a petition filed by police, said state prosecutor Samsuddoha Sumon.

Earlier in the day, Sub-Inspector Md Nazmul Hossain produced the accused before the court and sought his detention.

According to the case statement, the complainant, Md Bellal, alleged that a group of Awami League leaders and activists, armed with local weapons, attacked a BNP procession in the capital on 28 October 2023.

The case also alleged that he was beaten and injured with sharp weapons and sustained a serious injury to his forehead after being hit by a rubber bullet.

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Police said Dipankar Talukdar, who is currently in jail in another case, was allegedly involved in the incident along with other accused and leaders and activists of the Awami League and its affiliated organisations.

Police sought to have him shown arrested in the case, saying it was necessary for a proper investigation and to ensure justice. They also said further remand could be sought if necessary for the investigation.