Farmer shot dead in Kushtia’s Bheramara

Pistol and bullets

Kushtia, Nov 21 – A farmer was shot dead and a local tea seller injured by armed attackers in Bheramara upazila of Kushtia on Friday night.

The incident occurred around 8pm at Rayta Pathorghata area in Bahadurpur union.

The deceased was identified as Refajul Islam, 40, son of Jamaat Ali of the area.

According to police and locals, Refajul was standing outside a shop when several armed men fired at him. He died on the spot.

During the attack, Lalon Mondal, 50, a nearby tea seller, was also attacked with a sharp weapon and later admitted to Bheramara Upazila Health Complex.

Anik, the elder son-in-law of the injured man, said his father-in-law was selling tea at the site while his son was nearby fishing.

"While attempting to fetch his son, he was attacked with a sharp weapon by the assailants and sustained injuries," he added.

Ekramul Haque, residential medical officer at Bheramara Health Complex, said, “Lalon Mondal suffered multiple cut injuries on his head and body, but no bullet wounds were found. He is out of danger.”

Delwar Hossain, additional superintendent of police of Bheramara circle, said that one person was shot dead.

“We suspect this was a pre-planned attack. The identities of the attackers are not confirmed yet. Police are investigating the case,” he added. - UNB