Journalist Attacked in Front of His Child in Kishoreganj

Mohammad Shariful Alam Chowdhury : *Kishoreganj:* In a shocking incident, journalist *Mukramin Khan Swadhin*, a correspondent for *Daily Jugantor* in Tarail upazila of Kishoreganj, was brutally attacked in front of his child.

The incident took place on the morning of *April 20, 2025*, in the *Sarrang village* of the upazila. Swadhin was taking his child to school on a motorcycle when he stopped to inspect a government road allegedly encroached by an illegally built cowshed.

At that moment, a group of *4 to 5 assailants*, reportedly local land grabbers, attacked him with sharp weapons. They *vandalized his motorcycle*, and snatched his *camera, mobile phone, and cash*.

He was severely injured and has been admitted to *Tarail Upazila Health Complex* for treatment. Swadhin has filed a case with *Tarail Police Station*, identifying the attackers.

*Tarail Police Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Sabbir Rahman* confirmed the incident and said an investigation is underway. Legal action will be taken against those responsible.

This incident raises serious concerns about the *safety of journalists* and the *freedom of expression* in the region. Journalists and rights groups have urged the authorities to *ensure protection* for media personnel and to *bring the attackers to justice* without delay. 

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