Thakurgaon Correspondent: Union BNP leader Zubaidur has been accused of brutally attacking journalist Mamun, a correspondent for Daily Deshbangla in Thakurgaon. Later, journalist Mamun was rescued from the scene in a serious condition and admitted to the hospital. The incident took place in the evening of Tuesday (February 25) at Kalibari Bazar in Akhanagar Union of Sadar Upazila. At that time, journalists of Thakurgaon immediately held a one-hour sit-in program 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. A while later, Akhanagar Union BNP Vice-President Zubaidur 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 stage, Mamun fell to the ground after being kicked in his testicles. The brutal physical torture that lasted for about 30 minutes has been strongly condemned by journalists and activists and the culprits should 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 filed an extortion report against him. He almost threatened me on the phone. Today, he attacked me with the intention of killing me. I survived because I was alive. I demand exemplary punishment." Accused BNP leader Zubaidur Chowdhury confirmed 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 courage has been reduced." Journalist leaders said, such a brutal 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 from other districts be safe? The party will definitely take action against him. They also said that the culprits should be brought to justice quickly. Attacks on journalists are not desirable in any way. Whoever is the culprit, they should 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 that journalist Mamun has injury marks on his body. There is a mark on his neck. In this regard, Ruhia Thana Officer-in-Charge (OC) AKM Nazmul Quader said, "We have been informed about the attack. Necessary action will be taken if we receive a complaint." Nazmul Hossain Ranishankail Thakurgaon
