A group of 25 to 30 miscreants chanting the “Joy Bangla” slogan fired 100 to 150 blank rounds and exploded crude bombs at Dattapara market on the outskirts of Natore on Sunday night. The incident occurred at around 11pm.
According to local residents, the miscreants arrived at Dattapara market in two HiAce microbuses, a pickup van, and a private car. They fired between 100 and 150 rounds using double-barrelled guns whilst shouting the “Joy Bangla” slogan.
The perpetrators then detonated crude bombs before fleeing along the Dhaka-bound highway. Panicked locals closed their shops following the attack.
Upon receiving a tip off, police rushed to the scene. Mansur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Sadar Police Station, said police began an operation immediately after the incident to apprehend the offenders.
Meanwhile, local BNP leaders and activists held an immediate protest procession, accusing the banned Awami League of involvement and demanding that those responsible be brought to justice under the law.
