On August 6, 2026, Zakib Ahmed, a local correspondent for Dainik Fatehabad and a Dhaka-based news outlet, was violently attacked by youth gang members while gathering news in the Madankhali Sluicegate area of Faridpur. Ahmed had gone to inspect CCTV footage and interview a suspect named Al-Amin regarding an August 5 mugging and harassment incident involving an engaged couple. While Ahmed recorded video footage on his phone, gang members struck his hand with sticks, broke his phone, and stabbed him with sharp scissors. Local residents rescued Ahmed and admitted him to Faridpur Medical College Hospital with severe injuries. Kotwali Police Station Inspector (Investigation) Sukanta Pal confirmed the incident, stating legal action will follow a written complaint, while Faridpur Press Club leaders issued a statement demanding the immediate arrest and trial of the attackers.
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