Journo, wife hurt in attack by UP member

A journalist and his wife were injured in an attack allegedly by a union parishad member in Dhunat upazila of the district on Monday night.

The victims are Imran Hossain Emon, 32, Dhunat upazila correspondent of the daily Ji Ji Din and Dainik Bangla Bulletin, and his wife Fizu Khatun, 24, of Choukibari village in Choukibari union.

Locals alleged that Rafiqul Islam, a member of ward No 4 of Choukibari Union Parishad, has been embezzling government fund of Rural Electrification Board for giving electricity line for long.

Being informed, the journalist recently went there to cover the news which angered the UP member. Later, the UP member threatened Emon over cellphone. 

On Monday night, a gang of 14/15, allegedly led by the UP member, attacked the house of the journalist and looted cash. They also beat up Emon and his wife.

The following day, the journalist filed a case with Dhunat Police Station, accusing 15/20 people including the UP member.

They will investigate the incident after visiting the place of occurrence, said Mizanur Rahman, officer-in-charge of the police station.

Contacted, UP member Rafiqul said a misunderstanding occured with Emon but no incident of beating or attacking took place.