Cocktail Thrown at Police Patrol from Banned Chhatra League Motorcycle Procession in Kurmitola, Constable Enamul Injured, 3 Detained
A cocktail was thrown at a police patrol vehicle from a motorcycle procession of the banned organisation Chhatra League in the capital's Kurmitola. The vehicle's driver, Constable Md Enamul, was injured. Police have detained three people over the incident.
The incident took place at around 7:30am on Thursday (November 5) on Airport Road in front of Kurmitola General Hospital.
Cantonment Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Muhammad Gias Uddin confirmed the incident and said a cocktail was thrown from a motorcycle procession of the banned Chhatra League at a police patrol vehicle on duty in front of the Army Golf Club. Its driver, Constable Enamul, was injured.
Police sources said a fleet of 70 to 80 motorcycles was coming from the Banani side chanting 'Joy Bangla' towards Kuril Bishwaroad. When the fleet reached the front of Kurmitola General Hospital, an unidentified person threw a cocktail at the Cantonment police patrol vehicle named 'Golf Club-83'.
Constable Md Enamul suffered a minor injury to his left eye in the explosion. He was rescued and taken to the emergency department of Kurmitola General Hospital.
From there, on the advice of doctors, he was transferred to the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital in Agargaon. His treatment is continuing there.
OC Muhammad Gias Uddin also said three people have been detained in raids over the incident. Their identities and involvement in the incident are being verified. CCTV footage is being reviewed to identify and arrest others involved in the attack.
