Cocktail Thrown from Flyover at Tree Fair in Jatrabari, 7 Injured

Staff Correspondent

At least seven people were injured when a cocktail was thrown at a tree fair organized near Jatrabari Park in the capital.

Among the critically injured, a person named Md. Jewel has been admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The explosion occurred around 10:15 pm on Friday. Panic has gripped the area following the incident.

Jewel’s relative Shakil Bepari said the tree fair had been running near Jatrabari Park since May 15, where they had set up a stall. While at the fair, a cocktail suddenly exploded in front of Jewel, injuring him, Sohan, and five to six others. The others received first aid and returned home.

Inspector Md. Faruk, in-charge of the police outpost at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, confirmed Jewel’s hospitalization.

Meanwhile, Jatrabari Police Station stated that preliminary suspicions indicate someone may have thrown the cocktail from Mayor Hanif Flyover towards the fairground. Police immediately arrived at the scene and heightened security. CCTV footage from surrounding areas is being collected to identify the suspects.