In Dhamrai, a clash between park staff and students on a picnic led to at least 20 people getting injured. The incident occurred on Wednesday night at around 10 p.m. inside Aladdin Park.
Witnesses reported that the students, coming from Greenheart College in Mirpur, lost their valuables, including mobile phones and other belongings, near the swimming pool. When they informed the staff about the losses, a dispute arose, leading to unruly behavior from both sides and eventually escalating into a physical altercation. This resulted in injuries to at least 10 students.
According to the park staff, the students accused them of stealing their valuables and then launched an attack on them. As a result, at least 10 staff members were also injured during the confrontation.
Maryam Jamila, a teacher from the college, condemned the park authorities for attacking the students and vandalizing at least 10 buses during the picnic. She expressed concern over the safety of the students and mentioned that the college administration would take legal action in response to the incident.
Rifat Mahmud, the director of Aladdin Park, informed Bangla News that the students, after alleging theft of their belongings from the swimming pool area, assaulted the staff members and vandalized the park multiple times. Subsequently, locals intervened, dispersing the students, but not before several individuals from both sides sustained injuries.
Monirul Islam, the Officer-in-Charge of Dhamrai Police Station, stated that the police had visited the scene after receiving reports of the incident. He reassured that the situation was under control, and the injured individuals had received medical treatment.
In conclusion, the clash between park staff and students at Aladdin Park in Dhamrai resulted in injuries to at least 20 people. The incident, stemming from a dispute over lost valuables, escalated into a physical confrontation that left both students and staff members hurt. Police intervention and medical treatment were provided to those affected.
As the community processes this event, it serves as a reminder of the importance of conflict resolution and communication in preventing such altercations in the future. Let us all strive for peaceful interactions and mutual respect, ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone involved.
