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Md. Tanju Ahmed, Lakshmipur: Even a week after a
businessman was assaulted at Daserhat Bazar in Sadar Upazila of Lakshmipur, the
victim’s family has not yet overcome their fear. They claim they have been
unable to file a written complaint with the police due to fear of the accused
Rashed and his associates.According to reports,
the incident took place on the evening of March 23 at Daserhat Bazar. The
assaulted businessman, Mahbubur Rahman, is a resident of Char Shahi Union No.
12 in the upazila.The victim’s family
stated that Rashed had been demanding extortion money from them for a long
time. On the day of the incident, when Mahbubur Rahman refused to pay, Rashed,
along with his group, came to the market at night and assaulted him. Since
then, the family has been living in extreme fear.Mahbubur Rahman’s wife,
Afrin Sultana Setu, said, “We have not been able to go to the police station
due to fear of Rashed’s group. We are constantly living in fear and feeling
insecure.”Eyewitnesses said that
due to a previous dispute, an argument broke out between Mahbub and Rashed at
the market on the day of the incident, which eventually led to a physical
altercation.The accused, Rashed,
denied the allegations of extortion. He said, “The allegation of demanding
extortion money is completely false. Mahbub is spreading propaganda against
us.” However, regarding the assault, he added, “I do not deny that my younger
associates raised their hands against him.”
In this regard,
Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Chandraganj Police Station, Morshed Alam, said that
no written complaint has yet been received. He added that legal action will be
taken after investigation if a complaint is filed.