A bomb attack occurred at the residence of AS Mahbubul Alamgir Siddique, president of the Benapole Union BNP and panel chairman of Benapole Union Parishad, in Gatipara village. The incident took place around midnight on Monday when alleged Awami League criminals carried out the bombing.
Speaking about the attack, Alamgir Siddique said that due to the village's proximity to the border, the criminals often engage in illegal activities and escape to India. The powerful bomb explosion created widespread fear and panic among the local residents.
He further stated that the Awami League terrorists crossed the border in the dead of night to carry out the attack, aiming to establish dominance in the area before fleeing back to India.
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Local residents have condemned the attack and are demanding that the culprits be identified and brought to justice. Additionally, former Vice President of the central Youth Front of BNP, Nuruzzaman Liton, General Secretary of Benapole Municipal BNP Abu Taher Bharat, and the convener of the Sharsha Upazila BNP Youth Front, Mostafizur Rahman Selim, have all called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.
Md. Russel Mia, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Benapole Port Police Station, visited the scene of the attack.
He said that an investigation is underway into the bomb explosion, and actions will be taken to identify and apprehend the offenders.