Two local leaders of the Jamaat-e-Islami party have been arrested in Sirajganj’s Ullapara Upazila following an attack and looting at a business owned by a Jubo Dal leader. Ullapara Police Station Officer-in-Charge, Sakil Azam, confirmed the arrests.
The detainees have been identified as:
Abdul Alim Sardar, Amir of Udhunia Union Jamaat
Abdul Kader Khandakar, Secretary of Udhunia Union Jamaat
The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, when Abdul Latif, Joint General Secretary of Udhunia Union Jubo Dal, was targeted at his shop in Gojail Bazar. The attackers allegedly vandalised the property and stole cash and other valuables. Following the attack, Latif filed a case at Ullapara Model Police Station naming 10 to 12 individuals as suspects.
According to case reports, the assault is believed to have been motivated by “old enmities” following the parliamentary election, in which Jamaat-e-Islami’s nominated candidate, Rafiqul Islam Khan, won the Sirajganj-4 seat. While the shop itself was not set ablaze, substantial damage was caused, and cash along with certain valuables were reportedly looted.
OC Sakil Azam stated, “On Saturday evening, police conducted raids across various areas of Udhunia Union, leading to the arrest of the two main perpetrators. They were produced in court on Sunday morning. Law enforcement is maintaining control of the situation, and operations continue to apprehend the remaining suspects.”
Incident Summary
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Affected Individual | Abdul Latif, Joint General Secretary, Udhunia Union Jubo Dal |
| Perpetrators | Local leaders and activists of Udhunia Union Jamaat-e-Islami |
| Arrested | Abdul Alim Sardar (Amir), Abdul Kader Khandakar (Secretary) |
| Location | Gojail Bazar, Ullapara, Sirajganj |
| Time | Early Friday morning, post-election day |
| Motive | Residual enmity following parliamentary election results |
| Police Action | Saturday evening raids; arrests remanded to court Sunday morning |
Local residents reported that the attack disrupted business operations and raised concerns over general public safety. In response, the police have deployed additional forces to the area to secure the market and are maintaining heightened vigilance to prevent similar incidents.
Political tensions in Ullapara Upazila had already been pronounced prior to the election. While post-election violence between parties is not unprecedented, the direct nature of this attack has alarmed the community. Local authorities and police officials emphasise that proactive measures remain critical to containing political violence and ensuring public safety in the region.