Awami League Files Case Against Hasnat Abdullah and 3 Others in London

The banned Awami League has filed a case in London against four leaders and activists of the National Citizen Party (NCP), including its visiting chief organizer Hasnat Abdullah. The case was registered yesterday, Friday (June 19), at London's Cambridge Police Station, following allegations of assaulting Awami League activists.

Apart from Hasnat Abdullah, who is also a Member of Parliament for the Cumilla-4 constituency, the other accused named in the case are NCP leaders Ehtesham Haq, Zakir Chowdhury, and Shahin Alam. Additionally, several unidentified individuals have been implicated. Local police have already taken Zakir Chowdhury into custody for questioning.

When contacted on Saturday afternoon for a statement on the matter, NCP leader Ehteshamul Haq forwarded a press release to this reporter. In the statement, Md. M. A. Himel, Member Secretary of the NCP UK Alliance, vehemently condemned the move, stating, "After a continuous campaign of propaganda and harassment against Hasnat Abdullah and his entourage, supporters of the Awami League and the fallen fascist government have staged a new drama in the UK. By filing a case based on false and fabricated allegations, they are simply attempting to waste the valuable time of the UK police."

The press release further highlighted that a specialized UK agency has already initiated an investigation into the terrorist activities of the banned Awami League, public safety, and its potential impact on the UK's law and order situation. It also claimed that this legal maneuver is a desperate attempt to disrupt Hasnat Abdullah’s historic address at the Oxford Union, as well as his highly successful interactions and engagement with expatriates across the United Kingdom. Hasnat Abdullah conveyed his gratitude to the UK law enforcement agencies for their professional and responsible role.

When approached for comment regarding the lawsuit, Hasnat Abdullah himself confirmed the development to journalists, saying, "The Awami League has filed a case against us. The NCP UK Alliance is now handling the matter legally."