Jumbangla Desk: The leaders and workers of Jhalkathi district BNP were attacked while congratulating UK BNP president MA Malek . The incident took place at the petrol pump junction of the city at 8 pm on Monday.

It is known that UK BNP president MA Malek was going to Barisal by road from Pirojpur. At this time, the leaders and activists of the district BNP, Youth Dal, Chhatra Dal and Mahila Dal took a stand at the entrance of the city to express their greetings. Meanwhile, the activists were attacked from behind.

Matia Mahfuz Jewel, President of the District Women's Party, said, "We were waiting to greet the leader at the petrol pump junction. A surprise attack was made from behind. Several people were injured. However, as the attack was in the dark, it was not possible to recognize who had behaved in such a manner.

The leader of the volunteer team. Jamal said, I did not see who was attacking us in the dark.

Advocate Mizanur Rahman Mubin, who is in charge of the district BNP office, said that he did not see who attacked from behind. But if you investigate, you will get the correct information. Six of our people were injured in this attack.

Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Jhalkathi Sadar Police Station Moniruzzaman said that after greeting BNP leader MA Malek, Jhalkathi BNP clashed among themselves. Some were injured. But no one could be arrested.