4 arrested over attack on Hindu community in Sunamganj

Law enforcement agencies have arrested four people in connection with the attack and vandalism of houses, shops and temples belonging to the Hindu community in Doarabazar upazila of Sunamganj.

The Chief Adviser's Press Wing reported the information on Saturday, citing the police headquarters.

The four arrestees are Alim Hossain,19, Sultan Ahmed Raju, 20, Imran Hossain, 31, and Shajahan Hossain, 20.

On December 3, a Facebook post by Akash Das, a resident of the Sunamganj district, sparked tensions in the district. Even though he deleted the post, screenshots spread widely, leading to violence in the area. 

The local police arrested Akash Das immediately, but, amid concerns over his safety, the police transferred him to another station.

Police said that on that day, the mob vandalised and damaged the homes, shops, and local Loknath temple of the Hindu community.  The situation was brought under control in the presence of the district SP, DC, army, and police. 

The police identified the accused involved in the incident and filed a case against 150/170 people, mentioning the names of 12 people, today.

With BSS inputs