The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

A DCC ward commissioner aspirant was shot yesterday by a gang of terrorists in Swamibagh Lane under Sutrapur police station in the city.

The victim Hashibul Haq Zahid, 32, son of Najibul Haq, lived at 36/1, Karati Tola Road in Swamibagh. He was a businessman. He began mass contact in his area, as he was seeking Ward Commissioner nomination for Ward No-76 in the upcoming local elections.

Witnesses said four to five gunmen ambushed him at Karati Tola and shot him point blank as he was passing through the area after attending the janaza of his neighbour at about 12:30 pm.

The witnesses said the armed goons fled the scene, leaving Zahid, in a pool of blood. He sustained bullet wounds in his head.

Local people rushed him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Later, he was transferred to Square Hospital in the city for better treatment. He was stated to be in a serious condition.

AK Azad, Duty Officer of Sutrapur police station, told the New Nation that the associates of Dakat Shahid and Pichi Kalu might be behind the attempt to murder Zahid.