Gunfire at Waz Mahfil Injures Two in Kishoreganj

Local Correspondent

Two people, including the principal of a madrasa, were injured by gunfire during a Waz gathering in Kishoreganj Sadar Upazila late Sunday night, locals reported. The incident occurred around midnight near Kumudini Government Primary School.

Police claimed the shots were fired using an air rifle intended for bird hunting.

The injured were identified as Mufti Al Amin Sadi, 38, principal of Madrasatul Ulumil Islamia Darul Jannat Qaumi Women’s Madrasa in Char Sholakia, and Md. Julhas Mia, 19, a companion of one of the speakers.

Kishoreganj Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Abdullah Al Mamun said an unknown individual fired shots near the stage during the gathering, injuring two people.

Locals transported the injured to Kishoreganj Shaheed Syed Nazrul Islam Medical College Hospital, where they received initial treatment, according to the police.

Mufti Al Amin Sadi said he was near the stage during the gathering when the shooting occurred, adding that he could not identify the attacker.

Police inspected the scene after being notified and are investigating the incident, OC Mamun said. He added that efforts are underway to apprehend those responsible.