Dhaka, April 17 -- Police have taken Jony Nandi, the personal assistant to Jatiya Ganatantrik Party (JAGPA) spokesperson Rashed Prodhan, into custody following a physical altercation during a protest in Dhaka's Mohammadpur on Friday.

The incident occurred when a group of BNP leaders and activists gathered in front of Prodhan's residence to protest recent remarks he made regarding the prime minister during a television talk show.

According to witnesses and video footage, the peaceful human chain turned chaotic when Nandi reportedly charged at the protesters.

The footage shows Nandi running towards a member of the crowd with a brick in hand, attempting to strike him in the face.

A brief scuffle ensued before police intervened.

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