Porimoni alleges attack and vandalism on her car after event in Gulshan

Film actress Porimoni has alleged that her car was attacked and vandalised as she was leaving an event in Gulshan in the capital. She claimed that besides vandalism at the venue, the artistes present were also harassed. She also raised questions about security over the incident.

Porimoni made these allegations in a Facebook Live at around 12:45am on Sunday night (8 November). Sunday was the last day of a five-day event at the Gulshan Shooting Club.

Porimoni said she could not take the stage at her scheduled performance time at the event. However, the audience enjoyed the whole programme. After the programme ended, a person began speaking in an aggressive manner. She also claimed the incident was planned.

In the Facebook Live, Porimoni said, "After the whole programme ended, one person raised his voice. He raised his voice in attacking mode."

Noting that other artistes were also present at the event, Porimoni said that if anyone had any grievance or complaint, they should have spoken to her directly. But as she was leaving after the event, her car was attacked and vandalised. Because of the situation, she was forced to call the police station.

In the live video she further said, "Even though Gulshan police were here, they could not get me out; they called extra police. Then in whose hands is the country?"

Criticising those responsible for the incident, Porimoni accused them of involvement in "yellow journalism" and terrorist activities. At the same time, she questioned the security situation in the country.

Porimoni said, "Where is the security of this country? Then I will just stay veiled, I will do this."

The actress also alleged that stalls at the Shooting Club were vandalised. Her question was: who will take responsibility for this vandalism? She called for resolving any personal grievance through discussion.

Meanwhile, on the incident, Gulshan police station's Officer-in-Charge (OC) Zayed Noor said, "There was a problem. Porimoni has left. There has been no further trouble."