An Awami League activist was beaten and killed by severing his leg tendons in Kotchandpur, Jhenaidah. The event happened late Tuesday night. He was Lutfor Laskar’s son from the village. Around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday night, a group of at least 40 people arrived at Kawsar’s residence on about 20 bikes. They called Kawsar out of his residence and took him to a closed gate near the railway tracks, claiming to be police officers. They assaulted him and severed both of his leg tendons. He was transferred to Kaliganj Upazila Health Complex about 2 a.m. and died from his injuries.
An Awami League activist was beaten: The victim’s wife, Ojla Khatun, stated that 15-20 persons entered their home and introduced themselves as police, calling for Kawsar. When she and her husband saw they were police, they went outside and took Kawsar away. However, she was unable to identify anyone in the group.
Alamgir Hossain, the Kaliganj Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer, reported that Kawsar had many sharp weapon injuries on both legs, as well as attack marks all over his body. He may have perished from massive blood loss.
Rubel Laskar, a local villager, stated that Kawsar’s tendons in both legs had been cut. He was able to speak until he was transported to the hospital.
Locals believe Kawsar may have given his family information about individuals involved in the attack prior to his death. However, family members declined to comment on the situation.
Mohidur Rahman, Jhenaidah’s Additional Superintendent of authorities (Crime), stated that the crime is being investigated and that authorities are seeking to identify individuals responsible.
An Awami League activist was beaten..
