Police today arrested a man allegedly for assaulting two women and vandalising a Dhaka-bound launch at Munshiganj Launch Terminal last night.
The suspect, identified as Nehal Ahmed Jihad, 25, was arrested at approximately 2:00pm following the incident.
Md Firoz Kabir, additional superintendent of police (crime and operations), confirmed the arrest, saying that legal action will be taken against all those involved upon completion of a full investigation.
Saiful Alam, officer-in-charge of Munshiganj Sadar Police Station said, a group of passengers had travelled by launch for picnic from South Keraniganj, Dhaka, to Mohanpur, Chandpur. During their return trip, the launch stopped at Munshiganj terminal for shopping, where an altercation reportedly broke out with a group of local youths.
Accusing the passengers of immoral behaviour, the locals allegedly vandalised the vessel around 8:00pm.
A viral footage circulating on social media shows Jihad assaulting two female passengers on the deck using a belt.
Another widely shared video shows several young men beating a woman on the second floor of the vessel.
Their identities have not yet been confirmed, the OC added.
Law enforcement officials later intervened and brought the situation under control.
The launch, MV Captain, subsequently departed Munshiganj for Dhaka.
Police said that a case is being filed against Jihad and others allegedly involved, with efforts ongoing to identify and apprehend additional suspects.
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