Kushtia AL leader shot, sent to Dhaka in critical condition

An Awami League leader sustained critical bullet injuries after being shot by miscreants in Mirpur upazila of Kushtia on Sunday evening.

The injured, 52-year-old Shafiqul Islam Azam, is a former general secretary of Amla Union Awami League and son of late Abul Mandal of Bil Amla village.

The incident took place around 7pm at Sadarpur Bazar in Amla Union.

Police said Shafiqul was at his business establishment when a group of people called him outside. Shortly afterwards, he was shot and the attackers fled the scene.

Locals rescued him in a critical condition and took him to Kushtia General Hospital.

Resident Medical Officer Dr Hossain Imam said Shafiqul sustained bullet injuries to his right eye, left jaw and upper abdomen.

“The abdominal injury has likely damaged blood vessels, causing heavy bleeding. His condition is critical,” he said, adding that he has been referred to Dhaka for advanced treatment.

Police recovered three rounds of live bullets, a magazine and a motorcycle from the scene.

Assistant Superintendent of Police (Mirpur Circle) Muhammad Mahmudul Haque Majumder said an investigation is underway.