Jamaat MP’s car attacked, vandalised in Netrakona

Miscreants attacked and vandalised the vehicle of Masum Mostafa, Jamaat-e-Islami lawmaker from Netrakona-5 (Purbadhala), on Friday evening.

The incident occurred in the Atkapara area along the Shyamganj–Birishiri road in Purbadhala upazila.

Locals and witnesses said the MP Mostafa had stopped at the Giripath Filling Station to refuel when a group of individuals suddenly attacked his vehicle, causing damage. They also claimed that he was confined for some time.

Local Jamaat leaders alleged that several BNP activists suddenly carried out the attack on the MP, first vandalising his vehicle and later attempting to assault him. 

After the incident, a tense situation prevailed in the area.

However, local BNP leaders and activists have denied the attack.

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Speaking to the media, Mostafa said a group of individuals suddenly attacked and vandalised his vehicle before surrounding him.

Later, Purbadhala Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Tasnin Jahan and Purbadhala police station’s Officer-in-Charge Didarul Islam rescued the MP.

Police said an investigation is underway and efforts are being made to identify those involved.