A gold trader was seriously injured after being attacked by unidentified assailants, who then snatched his bag in Harirampur upazila of Manikganj district. The incident took place at around 8.30pm on Thursday (6 November) in Jatrapur village, raising concerns among local residents over security in the area.
The victim has been identified as Manoranjan Sarkar, a gold trader. According to the information available, he was attacked by a group of assailants, who inflicted injuries on him before taking away the bag he was carrying. Following the attack, Sarkar was left lying at the scene in a bloodied condition.
Local residents came to his aid after discovering him injured. They rescued him and took him to Harirampur Upazila Health Complex, where doctors provided initial treatment. However, as his condition required further medical attention, he was subsequently referred to Manikganj Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment.
No detailed information has yet been made available about the nature or severity of his injuries. His current medical condition also remains unclear.
Sheikh Faruk, a sub-inspector at Harirampur Police Station, confirmed the incident. He said the attack on gold trader Manoranjan Sarkar took place at around 8.30pm in Jatrapur village on Thursday. The attackers injured him and fled with the bag he was carrying.
The motive behind the attack remains unknown. It is also unclear whether the assailants specifically targeted Sarkar because of his profession or whether the incident was part of a robbery planned to seize valuables. Police have yet to disclose the identities of those involved or provide details about any suspects.
The contents of the stolen bag are also yet to be established. There is no confirmed information about how much gold, cash or other valuables it contained. The exact value of the stolen belongings has therefore not been determined.
The incident has caused concern among residents, particularly those involved in local businesses. Attacks on traders carrying valuables can raise fears about personal safety, especially during evening hours when people may be travelling with cash, jewellery or other expensive goods.
Residents are awaiting further information about the circumstances surrounding the attack and the steps being taken by the authorities. The identities of the perpetrators, the motive behind the assault and the value of the stolen property will need to be established through the investigation. No further details about arrests or the recovery of the stolen bag have been reported so far.
