At least nine people including artists have been injured in an attack by some unidentified people on a cultural programme organized by Sirajganj Baul Shilpi Goshthi at Abdur Rouf Mukta Manch in the town.
Several musical instruments including keyboard, harmonium, and chairs were vandalized.
President of the organization, Sanjib Kumar, said the programme was inaugurated on Friday afternoon, marking the organization’s 18th anniversary.
The cultural programme resumed after a discussion.
"Suddenly, a group of people attacked the venue. Our musical instruments, along with nearly 50 chairs at the venue, were vandalized,” he said.
“The organization’s sound operator Suman and Baul singer Harun were among the injured,” he added.
Officer-in-charge of Sirajganj Sadar police station Md Humayun Kabir said they visited the spot on information.
