Three members of a family, including a father and his sons, were hacked and beaten up by followers of an Awami League leader over a dispute stemming from asking for overdue payments at a grocery shop in Ishwardi. During the attack, one of them was struck on the head with a sharp weapon (hashua), and another had the bones of his hand broken. Additionally, Tk 42,000 in cash and an Android mobile phone were reportedly snatched away.
The incident took place on Tuesday (November 3) around 9:00 AM in the Masjid More area of Naricha village under Ward No. 6 of Ishwardi municipality.
The injured victims are Abdur Razzak (55) of Naricha village, his son Rabbi (26), and Mostofa (21). Among them, doctors have advised advanced medical treatment for Abdur Razzak and Rabbi.
In connection with the incident, Rajkul Prang (24), a member of the victims' family, filed a written complaint at the Ishwardi Police Station naming seven individuals. The accused are Swapan, Kalimuddin, Amirul, Tushar, Habul, Ashadul, and Mohir Uddin Mal.
The written complaint identifies the accused as cohorts of the deposed Awami League. Locals claim they are known followers of Abul Kalam Azad Mintu, General Secretary of the Ishwardi Upazila Awami League and former mayor of the municipality.
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The complaint states that when Rabbi left his house on an easy-bike on Tuesday morning, the seven accused surrounded him in front of Amirul's house. At that time, they assaulted him with sharp weapons, iron rods, hammers, pipes, and sticks. At one point, Swapan struck Rabbi on the head with a hashua. The blow from an iron rod also fractured the bones of his left hand.
Hearing his son's screams, father Abdur Razzak and younger son Mostofa rushed to the scene and were consequently targeted in the attack. The complaint notes that Abdur Razzak's back bone was fractured during the assault. Furthermore, Mostofa's mobile phone and Tk 42,300 in business cash from Abdur Razzak's pocket were snatched away.
Later, with the assistance of locals, the injured were taken to the Ishwardi Upazila Health Complex. Following primary treatment there, Abdur Razzak and Rabbi were referred for advanced medical care.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Ishwardi Police Station Md. Ashadur Rahman stated that a written complaint has been received regarding the incident, and legal action will be taken against the culprits following an investigation.
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Reported by S. M. Raja, Ishwardi (Pabna) Correspondent • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
