Sohag, who claims to be a Jubo Dal activist, has allegedly established control over parts of the slum and nearby areas with the help of his relatives and some teen gang members. He buys scrap goods and stolen materials at low prices by intimidating shop owners and uses his group to control local contracting work.

VICTIMS

The accused individuals claim affiliation with BNP, Jubo Dal, or Swechchhasebak Dal, but no committees of those organisations currently exist in the area. They attended Awami League programmes in the past and now join BNP rallies to use this political identity while engaging in criminal activities.

SHAKIL AHMED SWAPAN

General secretary, ward-11 unit of BNP