Three workers of Chhatra Dal have been expelled in Lalpur, Natore, over allegations of involvement in the harassment of journalists. Lalpur উপজেলা Chhatra Dal convener Raihan Kabir Sweet and joint convener Abu Raihan confirmed the decision in a press release issued on Saturday afternoon. The expelled workers are Jahid Hossain, Shafiqul Islam Shafik and Mamun Ali.

According to local sources, the allegations stem from an incident on August 12 during a Chhatra Dal protest procession at the Lalpur উপজেলা Parishad premises. NTV online representative Sajibul Hridoy and Lalpur representative of the daily Manab Zamin, Rashidul Islam, were allegedly harassed during the procession. The press release said organizational action was taken after the allegations against the three workers were proven.

The release said Chhatra Dal would not tolerate any activity contrary to party discipline, image and organizational interests. It also directed all leaders and activists to refrain from such conduct in the future. Raihan Kabir Sweet and Abu Raihan said the three were expelled for violating party discipline.