Journalist Attacked by Miscreants in Mirsarai.

Jewel Nag, Mirsarai,Chattogram. A journalist was allegedly attacked by a group of miscreants while returning home at night in Mirsarai of Chattogram. The incident took place around 10:30 pm on Wednesday (September 2) in the Karerhat Bazar area of the upazila. The victim was identified as Kamrul Islam, 30, Mirsarai correspondent of Mohona Television. The attackers allegedly beat him and snatched his mobile phone and cash before fleeing the scene. Local people later rescued Kamrul and took him to a hospital for treatment. He sustained injuries to his head and chest. Speaking about the incident, Kamrul Islam alleged that the attack was carried out under the leadership of Murad Hossain, a former member secretary of the Jubo Dal's union unit. He claimed that he had been targeted for reporting on drug-related activities in the area. Kamrul further said that the attackers took away a smartphone and cash that he was carrying at the time of the incident. Abdul Halim, officer-in-charge of Jorarganj Police Station, said a police team was sent to the scene following the attack. “The matter is being investigated, and legal action will be taken based on the findings,” he said.