Jashore: State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit today visited Rashed Khan’s house, which was vandalized by some people in the town’s Kholadanga area. After hearing the news of the attack, Amit, who is also the MP for the Jashore-3 constituency, visited the house this morning to console Rashed Khan and his family members. He instructed the police administration to take strict legal action against those involved in the attack.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the house of Rashed Khan, a coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in Jashore and a parliamentary candidate for the Jashore-3 constituency in the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, was attacked and vandalized in connection with an anti-fascist movement-related incident. The attack occurred around 9:00 pm on Monday, prompting Rashed Khan to file a written complaint at the Jashore Kotwali Police Station.
In his complaint, Rashed Khan alleged that the attack stemmed from a land dispute involving several neighbors, including Mona, Imon, and Julie Khatun. He claimed that the accused attacked the house with locally made weapons, sharp machetes, and axes, using abusive language and assaulting him indiscriminately. The attackers allegedly vandalized the boundary wall of his residence and his business establishment, causing damages estimated at more than Taka 200,000.
Rashed Khan further alleged that the attackers fled the scene after local residents intervened, leaving him with death threats. Expressing gratitude to the State Minister, Rashed Khan said the minister’s support during this difficult time had given courage and reassurance to him and his family.
Officer-in-Charge of Kotwali Model Thana Md. Masum Khan confirmed receiving the complaint and stated that legal action would be taken against the attackers following an investigation.