Panic spread in the capital’s Hatirjheel area after Ferdous Ahamed Simon, an expelled convener of Hatirjheel Thana Jubo Dal, allegedly struck a 45-year-old man named Sohag on the head during a dispute and fired two shots in the air before fleeing the scene.
The incident occurred at around 8:10pm in an alley situated on the north side of the Banglamotor intersection under Hatirjheel Police Station.
Confirming the matter, Officer-in-Charge of Hatirjheel Police Station, Md Asaduzzaman, stated that an altercation took place between Simon and Sohag.
During the argument, Simon struck Sohag on the head, causing a bleeding injury.
Following the assault, Simon fired two shots into the air, instilling panic in the locality, and escaped from the spot.
The injured victim, named as Sohag was subsequently admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for treatment.
