Attack, Vandalism and Looting Alleged at Daily Jugantor Journalist Amit Hasan Robin’s Family Home

Allegations have emerged that the family home of Amit Hasan Robin, multimedia in-charge of Daily Jugantor, was attacked in Pangsha, Rajbari. The incident reportedly involved assaulting family members, vandalising household belongings, threatening them with weapons, and looting valuables, cash, and mobile phones. Several individuals accused of using the name of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have been implicated by the family.

The incident took place at around 9:00 pm on Tuesday, November 10, in the Golabari area of Patta Union under Pangsha upazila. Police from Pangsha Police Station visited the scene after being informed of the incident.

Robin’s father, Golam Mostafa Lulu, said he could not understand why their house had been targeted. He alleged that some local individuals using the name of the BNP were involved in the attack.

According to Golam Mostafa Lulu, the attackers assaulted his wife, Doli Akter; daughter, Oishi Akter; and daughter-in-law, Shahana Khatun. He alleged that the attackers threatened family members with weapons and vandalised household items, including a television and a refrigerator. He also alleged that gold ornaments and cash were looted from the house. Family members separately reported that two mobile phones were taken. There were also allegations of blank shots being fired outside the residence.

Family members said the attack caused extensive damage to the house and left them terrified. Robin’s parents, sister and other family members are reportedly concerned about their safety.

The family named several alleged attackers, including Abdar Jele, his son Turki, and Hriday, along with others.

However, Abu Masum, general secretary of Patta Union BNP, denied the allegations. He said false and fabricated accusations were being made against local BNP leaders and activists, adding that no BNP members were involved in the incident.

Rajbari Superintendent of Police Mir Monir Hossain said the officer-in-charge (OC) of Pangsha Police Station had been sent to the scene to investigate whether the incident was politically motivated or stemmed from another cause. Appropriate action would be taken based on the investigation, he added.

Expressing shock over the incident, Amit Hasan Robin said in a personal Facebook post that he still did not know why his family home had been attacked. He also sought the cooperation of law enforcement agencies to ensure a fair investigation and the safety of his family.

Robin’s family has demanded an impartial investigation, the identification of those responsible, protection for family members, and legal action against anyone found involved.