A school student has sustained serious injuries following an alleged attack by a group of teenagers in Agailjhara upazila of Barishal district.
The incident occurred on Monday evening (4 May) in Rangta village under Rajihar Union, according to local reports. The victim, identified as Hridoy Sardar, is a tenth-grade student at Rangta Secondary School.
Dispute over harassment allegation
Hridoy stated that two local teenagers, Alim Hawlader (17) and Sajid Hawlader (16), had allegedly been harassing a girl from the same area for an extended period. He said he had previously objected to their behaviour, which initially led to a dispute between the parties. Although the matter was later mediated and temporarily resolved, tensions reportedly resurfaced in recent weeks.
According to the victim, the long-standing conflict escalated again on Monday while he was engaged in harvesting paddy in a field. He alleged that he was ambushed on his way home.
Hridoy said that as he was walking along the roadside carrying harvested paddy sheaves on his head, a group of 10 to 12 individuals lying in wait suddenly attacked him. He identified several of the alleged assailants, including Alim Hawlader, Sajid Hawlader, Sajal Sardar, and Ashraful Ghorami.
Victim hospitalised
Following the attack, local residents rescued the injured student and rushed him to Agailjhara Upazila Health Complex, where he was admitted for treatment. His condition was described as serious, though further medical updates have not yet been officially disclosed.
Local sources alleged that members of the group have previously been involved in acts of intimidation, harassment of girls, and physical assaults in the area, raising concerns about recurring youth violence.
Police response
Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Masud Khan of Agailjhara Police Station stated that legal action will be taken if a written complaint is formally submitted. He added that the matter would be investigated in accordance with the law once an official allegation is received.
Reported details of the incident
| Item |
Details |
| Date of incident |
4 May (Monday evening) |
| Location |
Rangta village, Rajihar Union, Agailjhara |
| Victim |
Hridoy Sardar, student (Grade 10) |
| Institution |
Rangta Secondary School |
| Alleged attackers |
Alim Hawlader (17), Sajid Hawlader (16), Sajal Sardar, Ashraful Ghorami, others (10–12 total) |
| Cause of conflict |
Alleged harassment of a local girl and subsequent dispute |
| Outcome |
Victim seriously injured and hospitalised |
The incident has sparked concern among স্থানীয় residents over the growing influence of teenage gangs and repeated incidents of violence involving school-age youths in the area.
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