A housewife named Rima Khatun (35) was seriously injured after being hacked by assailants who allegedly demanded extortion money in Uttar Noapara village, Hazrapur Union, Magura Sadar. The incident occurred on Saturday morning. Rima is the wife of expatriate Arif Hossain.
According to Rima, Rafiqul Islam, son of the late Muntaj Sikder and general secretary of Awami League Ward No. 4, along with his younger brother Faruk Sikder and son Mithun Sikder, came to her house demanding Tk 5 lakh in ransom. When she could not pay, the three allegedly attacked her with local weapons. Rima said the assailants severed the middle finger of her right hand and seriously injured her left wrist. She also alleged that the attack was linked to an earlier dispute over land boundaries and previous extortion attempts.
Neighbors later rescued Rima and brought her to Magura Sadar Hospital. Dr. Sumaiya Akhter of the emergency department confirmed that she was admitted with a severed finger and injuries to her wrist. She is currently receiving treatment in the surgery ward.
Magura Sadar Police Station OC Ayub Ali said police responded to a 999 call and visited the scene. He stated that legal action will be taken if a written complaint is submitted.
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