Chattogram District Commissioner Zahidul Islam Miah said authorities are investigating whether any opportunist group was involved in Thursday night’s violence in Bakolia, which followed a child rape incident. He made the remarks on Friday afternoon while visiting the injured journalists and the assaulted child at Chattogram Medical College Hospital.

The commissioner stated that instead of reacting violently after such incidents, people should unite to prevent them in the first place. He noted that the administration handled the situation with patience, but several journalists and pedestrians were injured, and both public and state property were damaged, including a police vehicle that was set on fire. He warned that certain groups might exploit public anger for their own benefit and said the matter is being seriously investigated.

Zahidul Islam Miah added that if any opportunist group is found involved, action will be taken against them. The district administration has also taken responsibility for the medical treatment of the assaulted child and injured journalists.