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Criminal gang allegedly paid Tk10m to attack New Gini Housing development
Investigators allege a criminal group was hired for Tk10 million to launch an attack on the New Gini Housing project, marking an escalation in disputes surrounding the residential development.
LSN Bangladesh ·
Authorities are investigating allegations that an organized criminal gang was contracted for Tk10 million to conduct an attack on the New Gini Housing project, according to sources familiar with the case.
The incident underscores mounting tensions surrounding the real estate development, with investigators examining the circumstances leading to the alleged assault and attempting to identify those responsible for arranging the contract.
Details regarding the nature of the attack, casualties or damage remain unclear. Law enforcement agencies are conducting a comprehensive investigation into the involvement of the criminal network and those who allegedly commissioned the operation.
The allegation highlights security concerns in Bangladesh's real estate sector, where property disputes have occasionally escalated into violent confrontations between competing interests. Authorities have not yet made public any arrests related to the matter, and the investigation is ongoing.