Criminals stabbed local Krishak League leader and his wife in Brahmankhali area under Rupaganj upazila on Monday night.
The victims are Oliullah Mir, 49, president of Krishak League Rupganj unit, and his wife Tahmina Akhter, 43.
Witness said Oli came under attack while he was returning home from a local mosque after Tarabi prayers at around 10:00pm. Criminals intercepted Oli in front of his residence and stabbed him.
The criminals also stabbed Oli's wife Tahmina as she came out of the house, hearing screams.
Oli and his wife was admitted to Rupganj Upazila Health Complex and then shifted to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital.
Oli alleged that local criminal Zaman and his accomplices attacked him as he recently refused to give them Tk 50,000 as toll.
No case was filed with Rupganj Police Station in connection with the incident as of filing of this report at 5:00pm yesterday.
Mujibur Rahman, officer-in-charge of the police station, said he heard the news over telephone on Monday night. "We shall take necessary steps after receiving any complaint in this regard," he added.
Source : The Daily Star
