Robbers armed with sharp weapons attacked a bakery delivery van driver and snatched his money and mobile phone in front of bystanders on the Dhaka-Tangail highway in the Taragach area of Gazipur metropolis. The incident occurred around 10:00 pm on Monday. Despite many pedestrians being nearby, no one came forward to help, according to reports.
The injured youth has been identified as Al Mamun, a deliveryman for Bombay Chips. He was admitted to a local hospital following the attack.
Details of the Incident
According to eyewitnesses and police sources, the delivery van was moving in stop-and-go traffic on the Dhaka-Tangail highway due to congestion. At one point, three youths approached the driver and attempted to snatch his money and goods. When the driver resisted, they dragged him onto the road. The assailants then threatened him with a machete (chapati) and took his mobile phone from his pocket. They fled the scene in a CNG auto-rickshaw.Viral Video
The entire incident was captured on the dashcam of a private car parked beside the road. The footage, which shows bystanders watching the attack without intervening, has since spread widely on social media, sparking significant public outrage.No official statement has yet been issued by the Gazipur Metropolitan Police regarding the incident. However, questions have been raised about security in the area following the attack. It has been reported that Al Mamun's family is preparing to take legal action.
