The BNP workers eventually dispersed, and then a series of chases ensued, which continued for approximately 90 minutes. During this, BNP workers threw bricks and stones at the police.
It was only after the arrival of additional backup force in the evening that the police were able to control the situation after 6 pm. However, Panchgarh SP SM Sirajul Hooda denied the allegation and claimed that Arefin died of a heart attack.
They also claimed that there were no injury marks on Arefin’s body.