Bullet-hit Swechchhasebak League leader dies

A Swechchhasebak League leader, who sustained bullet injuries in a clash between two factions of the outfit in Bogura on January 2, succumbed to his injuries on Monday night.

Deceased Nazmul Hasan alias Orange, 28, assistant secretary (cultural affairs) of the district unit Swechchhasebak League,  breathed his last at the intensive care unit of Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical Hospital in Bogura around 11pm. Selim Reza, officer in-charge of Bagura Sadar police station, confirmed the matter.

Meanwhile, another accused in the case, Khairul Islam, 48, was arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) from the Fapor area at 3am on Tuesday, RAB-12 said in a statement.

So far, two people have been arrested in connection with the clash, said OC Selim. Earlier another person, named Tipu, was held.

On January 2, Orange was shot while another activist Minhaz Hossain Apel, 24, was attacked in the Malgram area of the city by members of the rival faction of the organization for gaining dominance in the area.

The next day, a case was filed with the Bagura Sadar Police Station following a complaint from Orange’s wife against 12 people, including five unnamed.

Meanwhile, more cops have been deployed in Malgram Dabtala and Dakkhinpara areas following Orange’s death to avoid any unwanted situation, said OC Selim.