Education department accountant injured by stray bullet in Khulna, hospitalised

Mashiur Rahman (59), accountant of the education department of Rupsa upazila, was shot by a stray bullet in Khulna. He has been admitted to Khulna Medical College Hospital.

He was shot at around 8pm on Sunday, beside Hasan’s tea shop in front of the Miyapara Central Mosque in the city. The injured Mashiur is the son of Mozammel Haque.

The injured Mashiur Rahman said he was on his way from Pipe Mor, near his home, to PTI Mor to buy food for his daughter. On the way, three young men who arrived on a motorcycle opened fire targeting another person. The bullet missed its target and struck him in the left rib.

Lokman Hossain Ripon, officer-in-charge of Khulna Sadar police station, confirmed the incident. He said: "The gentleman was returning home after finishing work outside. He was shot at that time. He has been taken to hospital. He is out of danger."

The injured Mashiur Rahman was quickly taken to Khulna Medical College Hospital, where he has been admitted and is receiving treatment. Police said he is out of danger.