One killed in police firing in Habiganj

Pistol and bullets

Habiganj, Aug 2 —A 28-year-old man was killed amid clashes between students and police during a rally organised by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in Habiganj on Friday afternoon.

The victim was identified as Mostak Mia, 28, a resident of Tuk Bazar area in Sylhet district. He worked as a laborer under PDB contractor in Habiganj.

Mostak suffered bullet injury during the clashes between the agitating students and the police on Friday afternoon.

Later, he succumbed to his injury when he was admitted to Sadar Modern Hospital.

Dr. Momin Uddin Chowdhury, resident medical officer (RMO) of Sadar Hospital confirmed the death.

Besides, at least 50 people including policemen were injured during the clash between police and anti-discrimination student movement protesters.

The agitated students set fire to the district Awami League office. Additionally, they threw stones at the residence of Habiganj-3 constituency lawmaker, Abu Zahir, and burned several motorcycles. - UNB