Youth Critically Injured in Daylight Begumganj Shooting

A young man has been left critically injured after being shot in broad daylight in the Begumganj Upazila of Noakhali district. The incident occurred at approximately 8:00 am on Tuesday in the Kalamiar Dokan area, situated on the border of Sharifpur within the Hajipur Union of the upazila.

Victim Identity and Incident Details

The victim has been identified as 27-year-old Faruk Hossain, a mason by profession. He is the son of Abul Kashem, residing in Sharifpur village under Ward No. 1 of Hajipur Union.

According to local residents and eyewitnesses, Faruk Hossain was standing by the roadside in the Kalamiar Dokan area in the morning. At that moment, an auto-rickshaw powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) arrived at the scene, carrying three to four unidentified miscreants. The assailants suddenly opened fire on him in rapid succession. Faruk sustained two bullet wounds before collapsing onto the ground. Following the assault, the perpetrators fled the area immediately. Local residents rushed to the scene, rescued the victim, and transported him to Noakhali 250-Bed General Hospital.

Medical Status and Emergency Transfer

Upon admission to the Noakhali General Hospital, medical professionals evaluated his injuries. Due to the severity of the gunshot wounds, attending physicians have advised that he be transferred immediately to Dhaka for advanced medical treatment, as his condition remains critical.

Incident Summary

The key details surrounding the shooting incident are structured in the table below:

Official Police Response

Law enforcement authorities arrived at the location shortly after the incident to secure the scene and initiate a preliminary investigation.

When questioned about the shooting, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Begumganj Police Station, Md. Shamsuzzaman, confirmed the details of the attack to the press. He stated that Faruk Hossain sustained two gunshot wounds, with one bullet striking his waist and the other striking his leg. The Officer-in-Charge verified that the victim’s condition is critical and noted that police personnel have already inspected the crime scene. However, authorities have not yet obtained verified information regarding the identities of the attackers or the motive behind the assault. Police investigations remain ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible.