Criminals critically injure journalist
A journalist and his brother were critically injured by criminals at Godaipur village in Paikgachha upazila on Friday night.
The victims were identified as FMA Razzak, editor of local fortnightly 'Gonomichhil' and former president of Paikgachha upazila press club, his brother Oliar Rahman, sons of Nur Ali Fakir of the village.
Police quoting witnesses said members of notorious 'Kajol Bahini' forcibly took Razzak and his brother Oliar Rahman to a secluded place while they were gossiping at the local bus counter at about 10:30 pm.
Later, they beat them up mercilessly with iron rods, almost maiming their hands and legs. They also tried to gouge out the eyes of Razzak.
Hearing their cry for help, locals rushed in and rescued them with the help of police at about 12:30 am.
Critically injured, they were rushed to Khulna Medical College and Hospital. Later they were shifted to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital yesterday morning as their condition deteriorated.
Locals said there was a longstanding enmity between Razzak and ringleader of the gang Kajol over a disputed piece of land.
Police arrested seven people in this connection yesterday.
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