A young man was seriously injured after being stabbed publicly in broad daylight in a crowded area of Fatikchhari, Chattogram.
The incident took place on Friday afternoon, at Bibirhat market in the upazila. The victim, Md Belal Uddin, is an admin of a Facebook page named “Fatikchhari Songlap.”
Following the attack, Belal went live on his Facebook page in a bloody and wounded state, crying and pleading for his life.
During the live stream, he alleged that a brother of a man named Kasai Shamsu, from the North Rangamatia area of Fatikchhari, stabbed him for publishing news reporting against drugs.
After video of the incident spread on social media, local residents expressed concern and anger. Conscious circles noted that while there are legal avenues to deal with any allegations against someone, nobody has the right to publicly stab and seriously injure another person.
They demanded swift arrest and exemplary punishment of those involved in the incident.
Rabiul Alam Khan, officer-in-charge of Fatikchhari Police Station, said police were dispatched quickly to the scene upon receiving information. He noted that legal recourse is available for complaints, but no one has the right to stab someone in this manner.
The officer-in-charge added that the matter will be investigated and prompt legal action will be taken against those responsible.
Dr Touhidul Alam, Fatikchhari Upazila health and family planning officer, said injured Belal Uddin is currently undergoing treatment. If necessary, he may be transferred to Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) for advanced medical care.
