Journalist Shot Dead by Unknown Assailants in Durgapur
A journalist named Lutfuruzzaman Fakir (Alif) was shot dead by unknown assailants on Thursday evening in the Telunjia area under Durgapur Municipality in Netrokona district. The 30-to-35-year-old correspondent for ‘Roopsi Bangla’ Television, who also ran a Facebook page called ‘Detective Article,’ was attacked around 8:00 PM. He was originally from Shunui village in Kalmakanda Upazila but resided in Telunjia with his family. Following the shooting, police transported him to the Durgapur Upazila Health Complex, where the attending physician officially pronounced him dead on arrival.
According to local sources and eyewitness accounts, the deadly ambush occurred when Mr. Alif went to a local tea shop to retrieve a mobile phone he had left behind earlier. Eyewitness and tea stall owner Robin Rangsa recounted that two young men had arrived at his shop shortly before the attack to purchase cigarettes. ‘Right after that, I heard the sound of three gunshots. Frightened, I retreated inside my house from the shop,’ Mr. Rangsa stated while recalling the terrifying moment the suspects followed Mr. Alif after buying cigarettes.
The gunshots immediately drew the attention of residents, who rushed to the scene only to find the journalist critically wounded on the ground, while the miscreants fled swiftly into the darkness. Describing the tragic aftermath, the deceased’s wife, Anandita Sarkar, said that she was at home when she received the horrific news. Upon reaching the location, she found her husband lying unconscious and, with the assistance of residents, hurriedly transported him to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Law enforcement authorities responded swiftly, securing the crime scene where spent bullet casings were recovered to assist in the forensic analysis. Durgapur Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Khandakar Shaker Ahmad Khan stated that the deceased journalist suffered five fatal bullet wounds to critical areas of his body, including his head, neck, and chest. The police official confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway to determine the motive behind the fatal attack and identify the perpetrators responsible.
Following the tragic incident, Netrokona Superintendent of Police Md. Tarikul Islam immediately departed for the scene to supervise the investigation firsthand. Police forces have launched a special operation across the region to track down and arrest the attackers involved in the murder. Local authorities have assured the public and the journalism community that all available resources are being utilized to ensure swift justice and restore security in the area.
