JCD leader held, supporters 'attack' cops to free him

At least five police personnel were injured when supporters of a Chhatra Dal leader allegedly assaulted them at New Market police station early today.
The assault occurred to free the leader from custody after his arrest over an attack on two computer traders.
Mohammad Hossain alias Mithun, 35, joint general secretary of Chhatra Dal, was arrested from the 300 feet area in Purbachal.
At least 30 of Mithun's supporters attempted to block the police vehicle as it entered the New Market police station premises around 4:00am.
They then clashed with police officers in an effort to free Mithun, according to DMP Additional Commissioner (Crime and Operations) SN Nazrul Islam.
Tariq Latif, Assistant Commissioner of the New Market zone, was among the injured cops.
A case has been filed for assaulting police officers.
Six individuals were arrested from the scene, including Bashir Islam, Mohammad Hasan, Mohammad Imon, Masum Mahmud, Mohammad Alamin, and Akbar Ali, said Talebur Rahman, deputy commissioner (media) of DMP.
Mithun's arrest is linked to an attack on two computer shop owners, Wahedul Hasan Dipu and Ehteshamul Haque, on Elephant Road on January 10. The two traders were attacked with sharp weapons by a group of criminals, including top criminal Sanjidul Haque Emon, following their refusal to meet extortion demands.
A case was filed by Wahedul, who is also the elder brother of criminal Imamul Hasan Helal, alias Pichchi Helal.
The FIR alleges that after August 5, the accused began demanding money from traders in the Multiplan Centre, leading to the violent attack when the traders resisted.
Nasiruddin Nasir, General Secretary of Chhatra Dal, said action would be taken against Mithun following the party's disciplinary rules.
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