Four journalists were attacked and then injured by Jagannath University (JOBI) Chhatra League unit leaders while collecting news on Sunday (Dec 4).

The incident happened in front of the main gate of the University and in front of Victoria Park.

The injured journalists were identified as Toha Islam, Imran Hussain, Mahatab Limon, and Rocky Ahmed. 

They are currently undergoing treatment at Salimullah Medical College Hospital.

According to eyewitnesses, JOBI unit Chhatra League activists attacked BNP leader Ishraq's car aroud 2:40 pm. Later, BCL workers ambushed daily Naya Shatabdi university correspondent Toha Islam. However, they also tried snatching his mobile phone while making a video of the incident.

The journalists were ambushed by BCL president Sujan Das Ork, worker Turya and co-editor Raihan Kabir, said eyewitnesses. 

Jagannath University Journalists Association General Secretary Ahsan Zobair confirmed the matter.

He said that the attack on journalists while performing their professional duties is sad. 

"We have informed the university administration. They assured us that they will identify and take action very soon in this regard".

BDST: 2053 HRS, DEC 4, 2022
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