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Police foils DYF rally in Dighinala
chtnews.com
News No. 45/2009, May 31, 2009
Army and police have foiled a youth rally organised by Democratic Youth Forum in Dighinala today, sources said.
As the organisers were setting the stage for the program at 10am, the police led by SI Shamim Shafiq came and ordered them to disperse on the plea that they could not show any written permission for the program.
The police also tried to snatch the mikes and dismantle the podium at Upazila Station Ground where the rally was to be held.
When contacted, DYF’s General Secretary Mithun Chakma, who was present the meeting venue, said they had informed the local administration about the program a few days ago.
He also said that his supporters had been stopped at Jora Bridge army check post. They were coming from Kobakhali and Kangarimachara areas south of Dighinala Headquarters in a jeep or Chander Gari as it is locally called.
After police actions, a team of DYF organisers led by Merin Chakma and Ripan Chakma met with UNO Manuruzzaman Mian at his office.
“When we lodged a strong protest against the undemocratic behaviour of the police, the UNO said he had to take this measure (foiling the rally) because a certain interest group is opposed to our program”, Remin Chakma told chtnews.com after his meeting with UNO.
“He assured us of his cooperation in our future programs.” Remin added.
In protest against the fascist behaviour of the police the DYF brought out a prompt protest demonstration in Dighinala.
The Hill Students’ Council (PCP) will also stage demonstrations in capital Dhaka in the evening, PCP sources said.
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