Dhaka:Fourteen individuals, including four women, were arrested following an attack and vandalism at New Guinea Properties in South Manikdi near ECB Chattar on Saturday. The incident occurred due to a dispute over a land deal.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the arrestees include ten men and four women. The vandalism took place around 410 pm under the Cantonment Police Station jurisdiction. A group of 100 to 150 people, armed with locally made weapons, entered the premises and caused damage, resulting in a violent clash.
Police responded promptly to the incident, bringing the situation under control and arresting 14 individuals. Three of those arrested sustained serious injuries during the clash and were initially treated at Kurmitola General Hospital. They were later referred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for further treatment.
The violent incident reportedly stemmed from a financial dispute related to a land transaction. Legal proceedings are currently underway, as confirmed by Akhtar Hossain, deputy commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), Media and Public Relations.