Narayanganj: Thugs Crush Journalist of Ekattor TV with Bricks

Local Correspondent

In Rupganj, Narayanganj, journalist Riaz Hossain of Ekattor TV was brutally attacked with bricks by a group of criminals.

The incident occurred last night at the journalist’s office located in the Chhamu Market area of East Purbachal, Sector-3, under the upazila.

The accused include Faruk Mollah, son of Salam Mollah from Rupganj Sadar Union; his sons Bandhan Mollah, Emon Mollah, and Fahim Mollah; Sumon Mollah, son of Siddique Mollah; Kajol Mollah, son of Osiuddin Mollah; and Rizvi, son of late Nasir Mollah.

Regarding the incident, journalist Riaz stated that he had a previous dispute with Faruk Mollah of Rupganj. Following this, on Wednesday night, Faruk, along with the mentioned individuals and four to five others, attacked him. They struck Riaz on the head, neck, and back with bricks.

Riaz said, “When a friend came forward hearing my screams, the attackers also beat him severely. As more locals gathered in response to our cries, the assailants threatened to kill them before fleeing.” Local residents took them to the Upazila Health Complex, where the on-duty doctors referred them to a private hospital for better treatment.

Regarding the matter, Rupganj Police Station OC Liakat Ali said, “Upon receiving news of the attack on the journalist, police were immediately sent to the scene. The accused will soon be brought under the law.”