Five armed assailants fired 25 to 30 bullets at a young man near the busy Muradpur Forest Gate area in Chattogram's Panchlaish on Monday afternoon. The victim, Imtiaz Sultan, also known as Ikram, survived despite being shot in the waist.

How He Survived

Speaking to Prothom Alo from Chattogram Medical College Hospital on Monday evening, Imtiaz said that as the gunman aimed a pistol at him, he shouted "Who are you?" and grabbed hold of him. During the ensuing scuffle, the attacker fired multiple shots, one of which struck his waist. Four other youths then joined the attacker with weapons. To save his life, Imtiaz took refuge on the second floor of a nearby four-story building. The five assailants then fired 25-30 rounds at the shop and building before walking away.

Police Statement

Police said Imtiaz was previously an associate of Sajjad Ali, also known as Boro Sajjad, a fugitive terrorist living abroad. He was arrested with weapons by the Rapid Action Battalion (SRB) on February 18. Allegations have been raised against associates of "Choto Sajjad" in connection with the latest incident. Doctors have stated that Imtiaz is now out of danger.