Youth severs woman’s wrist in Meherpur

A youth allegedly severed the wrist of a woman after entering her home early today.

The incident took place at Hotel Bazar area of Meherpur district town. 

The parents of the young woman were also seriously injured when they tried to save their daughter. The three injured victims were taken to Meherpur General Hospital and later referred to Dhaka for advanced treatment.

The injured woman was identified as Smriti Akter, 22. Her father, Selim, 50, and mother, Rebeka Sultana Kamna, 42, also sustained serious injuries in the attack.

A youth named Sayan, 30, has been accused in connection with the attack. He is the son of Abu Taleb of Mallikpara in Meherpur town.

According to local sources, neighbours rushed to Selim’s residence located front of Ripon Tower in the Hotel Bazar area after hearing screams and cries late at about 1.30:am. It was alleged that Sayan had already attacked the family with a sharp weapon. In the attack, one of Smriti Akter’s hands was severed from her body. Her father and mother were also seriously injured while trying to protect her.

The locals later rescued the three injured and took them to Meherpur General Hospital. They were referred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment as their condition deteriorated.

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Although the incident is locally believed to have stemmed from a dispute over a love affair, the exact reason for the attack could not be immediately confirmed. Police are investigating the dispute behind the attack and whether anyone else was involved.

Sayan has reportedly remained absconding since the incident. Several police teams are conducting drives to arrest him, said Habibur Rahman, officer-in-charge  (OC) of Meherpur Sadar Police Station.