Thakurgaon Correspondent:
Union BNP leader Zubaidur has been accused of brutally attacking journalist Mamun, a correspondent for the daily Deshbangla in Thakurgaon. Later, journalist Mamun was rescued from the scene in serious condition and admitted to the hospital. The incident took place on Tuesday (February 25) evening at Kalibari Bazar in Akhanagar Union of Sadar Upazila.
At that time, journalists from Thakurgaon immediately held a one-hour sit-in in front of the hospital in protest of the incident. They demanded the immediate arrest and exemplary punishment of the attackers.
According to local sources, Mamun was staying at a tea shop in the market in the evening. After a while, Akhanagar Union BNP Vice President Jubaidur Chowdhury and his terrorist force launched an ambush on Mamun. Before he could understand anything, the attackers brutally beat him and strangled him with the intention of killing him. At one point, Mamun was kicked in the testicles and fell to the ground. Journalists and activists have strongly condemned this brutal physical torture that lasted for about 30 minutes and demanded that the culprit be brought to justice as soon as possible.
When asked about the reason for the attack, injured journalist Mamun Or Rashid said, "A few months ago, I had reported an extortion case against him. He used to threaten me on the phone. Today, he attacked me with the intention of killing me. I survived because I was alive." I demand exemplary punishment.
In this regard, accused BNP leader Zubaidur Chowdhury confirmed the incident of the attack and said, "He had written a post about me on Facebook. Since then, I asked him to meet me. He did not meet me. Today I found him in the market and then he was beaten up. However, his temper has reduced."
Journalist leaders said that such a barbaric attack on a journalist is unacceptable in any way. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir's constituency is Thakurgaon-1 Sadar constituency. If we journalists are not safe in their area, how will journalists in other districts be safe? The party will definitely take action against him.
They also said that the culprits must be brought to justice quickly. Attacks on journalists are not desirable in any way. Whoever is the culprit, they must be brought to justice quickly and punished.
Ruhia Thana BNP president Jabbar said, "Mamun is a good boy. The attack on him is unfortunate. We will take appropriate action in this regard."
Dr. Md. Rakibul Alam, Resident Medical Officer of Thakurgaon General Hospital, said, "There are injury marks on journalist Mamun's body. There are scars on his neck."
In this regard, Ruhia Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) AKM Nazmul Quader said, "We are aware of the incident of attack. Necessary action will be taken if we receive a complaint."
Nazmul Hossain
Ranishankail Thakurgaon
