A human chain, organised by Chattogram Muktijoddha Command, demanding action against a lawmaker supposedly for his derogatory comments on a freedom fighter, came under attack at Chattogram Press Club yesterday.  

Alleged supporters of Chattogram-16 MP Mostafizur Rahman attacked the gathering at 11:30am, leaving scores of people with minor injuries.

Abdur Razzak, finance secretary of Chattogram district (south) Muktijoddha Command, alleged that the MP "dishonoured" freedom fighter Ali Ashraf over personal enmity and deprived him of state honour during his burial on July 27.

"After Ali's death, MP Mostafizur told local news portals that there was no incident relating to the Liberation War in Banshkhali, so we gathered to protest his comment," he said.

At least 15 participants of the human chain got injured in the attack, which was planned and instigated by Tazul Islam, assistant personal secretary of the MP, he further alleged.

Officer-in-Charge Md Mohsin of Kotwali Police Station said on information, police brought the situation under control and arrested three from the spot. A case has been filed.

This correspondent repeatedly tried to reach Tazul for comments, but he did not receive the phone calls.