The Bangladesh law enforcers launched “Operation Devil Hunt” following violent clashes between locals and the student groups demonstrating against PM Sheikh Hasina. The operations, which kicked off on Saturday, came after a meeting at the Ministry of Home Affairs with a discussion of the recent terrorist attacks on the students in Gazipur.
The operation, according to a statement from the Home Ministry, is to restore law and order in affected areas and bring the perpetrators to justice. The crackdown started on Saturday and spreads across the country, particularly focusing on the Gazipur district, where several people were reported seriously injured in the previous night’s violence.
Violence erupted in an “Bulldozer Program” protest action organised by students against the former PM. Local sources confirm that as many as 15 students were injured in skirmishes and were being treated at different hospitals.
Eyewitnesses say violence erupted as locals — possibly fearing the intrusion was for robbery — hailed over megaphones “intruders present” during attempts by students to head to the home of Mozammel Haq, Minister for Liberation War Affairs. Central leadership of the discrimination movement against student participants has flown into Gazipur to lead in solidarity a rally on behalf of injured students.
The chief advisor, Muhammad Yunus, meanwhile, asked all citizens for their cooperation and support to complete the restoration of law and order in the country. He assured protection of all properties owned by Sheikh Hasina and all members of Awami League.
