A youth was brutally stabbed in public in Chattogram, and in his critical condition, he went live on Facebook pleading for his life. Preliminary indications suggest the attack was carried out in retaliation for his reporting against drugs.
Incident Details
The incident occurred on Friday night (November 13) in an area of Chattogram city. According to local media outlet Samakal, citing eyewitnesses, assailants attacked the youth with sharp weapons in broad daylight. Bleeding profusely, the victim managed to broadcast his desperate plea for survival on Facebook Live.Anti-Drug Reporting
Following the incident, it is believed that the youth was targeted for his journalistic work against drugs. A subsequent report from Samakal stated that the public stabbing was carried out because of his 'news reporting against drugs'. However, no official statement has yet been released by law enforcement agencies regarding the identity of the attackers or the specific motive.Legal Action and Investigation
Efforts are underway to file a case at the local police station regarding the incident. Police have visited the scene and are attempting to identify and arrest the perpetrators. The injured youth has been admitted to a local hospital. No detailed information about his physical condition has been released by hospital sources.The incident has spread fear throughout the area. Local residents have demanded a swift investigation and the arrest of those responsible. Law enforcement agencies are reportedly working to unravel the mystery behind the attack.
