3 cocktail explosions hit Jashore court area
Photo: Agamir Somoy
Three cocktail explosions occurred at the Jashore Court area on Thursday night. Two cocktails were thrown targeting the wall of the south gate of the Jashore Judge Court, while another cocktail explosion occurred on the wall of the Magistrate Court.
Kotwali Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Kabir Hossain confirmed the matter. Protesting the attacks, the BNP brought out a protest procession.
According to eyewitnesses, around 8:20 pm, two individuals riding a motorcycle approached from the Jashore Civil Court Intersection toward the Zilla School Intersection and reached in front of the Press Club.
At that point, two cocktails were thrown from the motorcycle, exploding against the wall of the south gate of the Judge Court. The motorcycle riders quickly fled toward the Railgate area.
Meanwhile, news was also received of a cocktail explosion targeting the wall of the Jashore Magistrate Court. The consecutive explosions across two court premises heightened security concerns among journalists and locals. However, the identity of the miscreants and their motive could not be immediately determined.
OC Kabir said he inspected the site and police are investigating the matter.