Incident of baton charge in Barguna is unexpected: Home Minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said that Monday's incident of baton charge took place in Barguna is unexpected.

He said: “I have seen how police charged baton on Chhatra League leaders and activists during the National Mourning Day programme. What we have seen is a little exaggerated. ” 

The minister came up with the remarks after a meeting with US Ambassador in Dhaka Peter Haas at his office on Tuesday.

In response to different questions from the reporters, the minister said: "I have told the Inspector General of Police (IGP) that why such type of incident took place. He has been taking measures.”

Replying to another question regarding the incident, Kamal said: “A committee has been formed to investigate into the matter. Let the report come. I think this thing should not have been exaggerated. After the investigation, it will be known who did the excesses.”

Replying to another question of whether a policeman can speak to a public representative like this, the minister said: “I have seen many things, and I have not seen many things. One sided video may be coming to Facebook. It may have other aspects as well. From what I've seen, it looks like it might not. I have also said that the incident should not have happened like this.”

Earlier, on the occasion of the 47th martyrdom anniversary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Mourning Day, police charged baton on Chhatra League leaders and workers around 12 noon at the main gate of Barguna Shilpakala Academy on Monday.

The leaders and activists of the two groups of Chhatra League clashed. The police arrived at the spot and dispersed them with batons.