Lalmonirhat UNO assaulted during eviction drive, accused jailed for two years
Sabbir Hossain, Hatibandha, (Lalmonirhat)
In Lalmonirhat, UNO Zillur Rahman faced an attack while leading a raid to demolish illegal roadside shops on Saturday. The operation targeted shops illegally occupying footpaths in Patgram town. A shopkeeper, Tajul Islam Hadi (33), physically assaulted the officer and disrupted the drive
A mobile court immediately sentenced Tajul to two years in prison and fined him 50,000 taka (with 6 additional months if unpaid). Officials warned against obstructing government work, calling such acts unacceptable. Locals praised the strict action, noting illegal encroachment has long plagued the area.
Authorities vow to continue anti-encroachment drives and urge public cooperation to maintain order. The incident highlights efforts to reclaim public spaces and enforce laws in the region.
