Charges in Hefazat’s 5 May cases to be framed based on evidence: DB
Skip to main content
  • Home
  • Economy
  • Stocks
  • Analysis
  • World+Biz
  • Sports
  • Splash
  • Features
  • Videos
  • Long Read
  • Games
  • Epaper
  • More
    • COVID-19
    • Bangladesh
    • Infograph
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Thoughts
    • Podcast
    • Quiz
    • Tech
    • Subscribe
    • Archive
    • Trial By Trivia
    • Magazine
    • Supplement
  • বাংলা
The Business Standard
SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022
SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022
  • Home
  • Economy
  • Stocks
  • Analysis
  • World+Biz
  • Sports
  • Splash
  • Features
  • Videos
  • Long Read
  • Games
  • Epaper
  • More
    • COVID-19
    • Bangladesh
    • Infograph
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Thoughts
    • Podcast
    • Quiz
    • Tech
    • Subscribe
    • Archive
    • Trial By Trivia
    • Magazine
    • Supplement
  • বাংলা
Charges in Hefazat’s 5 May cases to be framed based on evidence: DB

Crime

TBS Report
05 May, 2021, 10:35 pm
Last modified: 05 May, 2021, 10:40 pm

Related News

  • Those selling stolen mobile phone sets to be arrested: DMP
  • Tentultala ground: Police construction on defying protests
  • Tentultala field acquired legally for Kalabagan police station: DMP 
  • Leave gold ornaments with relatives: DMP to Eid vacationers
  • All Pahela Baishakh events must end by 2pm: DMP

Charges in Hefazat’s 5 May cases to be framed based on evidence: DB

AKM Hafiz Akter, additional commissioner (DB) of the DMP, briefed journalists on Wednesday afternoon

TBS Report
05 May, 2021, 10:35 pm
Last modified: 05 May, 2021, 10:40 pm
File photo of Hefazat violence
File photo of Hefazat violence

More than 50 cases filed over the mayhem caused by Hefazat-e-Islam at Shapla Chattar in the capital's Motijheel in 2013 are yet to be disposed of.

Even though several people have been arrested in these cases, charge sheets could not be framed due to a lack of necessary evidence.

As a result, most of the cases have not yet gone to trial.

AKM Hafiz Akter, additional commissioner (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), however, said all the cases filed in connection with the Shapla Chattar incident will be settled on the basis of evidence.

Besides, if attempts are made to carry out such incidents again, appropriate action will be taken to thwart them, he added.

Hafiz Akter was briefing journalists at his office on Mintu Road in the capital on Wednesday afternoon.

He said even if it takes some time to collect necessary evidence, no one involved with the incident will be exempted. Again, no innocent person will be brought under the law, he added.

Asked about the meeting between the Hefazat leaders and the home minister in which Hefazat requested for stopping the arrest of Hefazat men and releasing the arrestees over the 2013 Shapla Chattar mayhem cases, AKM Hafiz Akter said, "We don't know what the Hefazat leaders said to the home minister.But, there are instructions to take action only against those who were involved or can be found involved with the incident."

He further added that the Bangladesh visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the golden jubilee of the country's independence was also marred by massive sabotage at the Baitul Mukarram national mosque.

"Capitalising on it, rumours were spread and mayhem created in Chattogram and Brahmanbaria, Narayanganj, Sylhet and many other districts. Video footage is being used to identify those involved. Those arrested are being placed on remand and interrogated.

"Action is also being taken against those who provoked the saboteurs. They will be brought to book. Even in these cases, care is being taken so that no innocent person is punished."

On 5 May 2013, Hefazat leaders and activists carried out a massive sabotage in the name of a sit-in programme at Shapla Chattar. The next day, Hefazat men clashed with police in different parts of the country, including Chattogram's Hathazari, Narayanganj and Bagerhat.

Over the incident, 53 cases of sabotage were filed in Dhaka alone. Of these, charge sheets have been framed only in 4 cases. Out of the remaining 49 cases, 34 are being investigated by thana police and 15 by the Detective Branch.

Bangladesh / Top News

Hefazat-e-Islam / Shapla Chattar / DMP

Comments

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

Top Stories

  • Project delays: The Sinohydro style 
    Project delays: The Sinohydro style 
  • Photo: TBS
    37,000 BO account holders sell all shares in 11 days
  • Photo: Reuters
    Monkeypox: Govt puts ports on alert 

MOST VIEWED

  • Representational image
    Ctg businessman tries to flee without repaying Tk100cr loans
  • 4,573 litres of hoarded edible oil seized in Habiganj
    4,573 litres of hoarded edible oil seized in Habiganj
  • Photo: Collected
    Those selling stolen mobile phone sets to be arrested: DMP
  • ACC appeals to HC to cancel casino kingpin Samrat’s bail
    ACC appeals to HC to cancel casino kingpin Samrat’s bail
  • PK Halder: How a scamster rose from humble beginnings to a Tk11,000cr empire
    PK Halder: How a scamster rose from humble beginnings to a Tk11,000cr empire
  • Accused severs cop’s wrist to escape arrest 
    Accused severs cop’s wrist to escape arrest 

Related News

  • Those selling stolen mobile phone sets to be arrested: DMP
  • Tentultala ground: Police construction on defying protests
  • Tentultala field acquired legally for Kalabagan police station: DMP 
  • Leave gold ornaments with relatives: DMP to Eid vacationers
  • All Pahela Baishakh events must end by 2pm: DMP

Features

The Buffalo shooter targeted Black people, linking mass migration with environmental degradation and other eco-fascist ideas. Photo: Reuters

Eco-fascism: The greenwashing of the far right

14h | Panorama
Green-backed Heron on a tilting stalk. Photo: Enam Ul Haque

Green-backed Heron: Nothing but a prayer to catch a fish  

16h | Panorama
Illustration: TBS

‘High logistics cost weakens Bangladesh’s competitiveness’

18h | Panorama
Every morning is a new beginning for all

Seashore

18h | In Focus

More Videos from TBS

Wheat prices double in India

Wheat prices double in India

8h | Videos
Is Washington-Moscow agreement possible?

Is Washington-Moscow agreement possible?

8h | Videos
Pigeon exhibition for the first time in Gazipur

Pigeon exhibition for the first time in Gazipur

12h | Videos
Photo: TBS

US Congress to hold first public UFO panel

14h | Videos

Most Read

1
Tk100 for bike, Tk2,400 for bus to cross Padma Bridge
Bangladesh

Tk100 for bike, Tk2,400 for bus to cross Padma Bridge

2
A packet of US five-dollar bills is inspected at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington March 26, 2015. REUTERS/Gary Cameron
Banking

Dollar hits Tk100 mark in open market

3
The story of Bangladesh becoming a major bicycle exporter
Industry

The story of Bangladesh becoming a major bicycle exporter

4
PK Halder: How a scamster rose from humble beginnings to a Tk11,000cr empire
Crime

PK Halder: How a scamster rose from humble beginnings to a Tk11,000cr empire

5
BSEC launches probe against Abul Khayer Hero and allies
Stocks

BSEC launches probe against Abul Khayer Hero and allies

6
The reception is a volumetric box-shaped room that has two glass walls on both the front and back ends and the other two walls are adorned with interior plants, wood and aluminium screens. Photo: Noor-A-Alam
Habitat

The United House: Living and working inside nature

The Business Standard
Top
  • Home
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • About Us
  • Bangladesh
  • International
  • Privacy Policy
  • Comment Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Economy
  • Sitemap
  • RSS

Contact Us

The Business Standard

Main Office -4/A, Eskaton Garden, Dhaka- 1000

Phone: +8801847 416158 - 59

Send Opinion articles to - oped.tbs@gmail.com

For advertisement- sales@tbsnews.net

Copyright © 2022 THE BUSINESS STANDARD All rights reserved. Technical Partner: RSI Lab