Grocery Shop Owner’s Tendons Severed in Shantinagar

Staff Reporter

In the capital, miscreants have severed the tendons of both hands of a poor grocery shop owner.

The incident occurred around 6:00 AM on Sunday, March 9, near the water pump in Shantinagar, Shahjahanpur. The injured businessman has been admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH).

The victim, Ruhul Amin (55), is a resident of Paniarup area in Kasba upazila, Brahmanbaria.

Relatives of the injured grocery shop owner said he had a shop near the water pump in Shantinagar. On Sunday morning, around 6:00 AM, he opened his shop. Shortly after, three unidentified miscreants tied his eyes and cut the tendons of both his hands with a sharp knife.

Upon receiving the news, relatives quickly rescued Ruhul Amin and admitted him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

Ruhul Amin’s brother-in-law, Amanullah, who took him to the hospital, said that besides cutting the tendons of his hands, the miscreants also inflicted serious injuries on his legs, chest, and other parts of his body.

Amanullah said, “It is not yet clear whether the miscreants took any cash or other items from the shop. We cannot confirm this until we return home and my brother-in-law recovers somewhat.”

Md. Faruk, in-charge of the DMCH police camp, said, “A grocery shop owner was brought to the hospital in an injured condition on Sunday morning. He is currently undergoing emergency treatment. The incident has been reported to the relevant police station.”

OC Jahangir Hossain of Shahjahanpur Police Station said, “After the shopkeeper opened his shop in the morning, someone or a group of people stabbed him severely. It is not yet clear whether this was due to a previous enmity or some other reason. We are investigating the matter. The CID’s forensic team and DB team have started their investigation.”