The incident of attack on the father of Chhatra League leader in Shariatpur has spread tension. According to local sources and information spread on social media, it has been alleged that the father of District Chhatra League leader Sajit Mollah has been hacked and seriously injured.
Though the incident has raised concern in the political arena, no formal statement has been received from the law enforcement agencies.
In a social media post condemning the attack, an Awami League supporter wrote, “Only the son is involved in Chhatra League politics — that’s why his father is targeted.” The post claims that political disputes are now spilling over into families, which is ominous for the country’s political culture.
The post also mentions the recent death of a woman in Ukhia, Cox’s Bazar. It is alleged that a mother was killed there while trying to save her son. The poster commented that political violence is getting a new level through these incidents.
However, the end of the post also contains vindictive and violent statements, using inflammatory language such as “blood for blood”. According to analysts, such statements could increase political tensions and risk inciting violence.
Many political analysts say that even if there is an ideological conflict, it is not acceptable to involve the family and ordinary people in political conflict. They urged all parties to exercise restraint and take recourse to the law. Meanwhile, details about the current physical condition of the injured person are not known. There are demands to identify and arrest those involved in the incident.
