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Two injured in mosque shooting during prayers in Khulna

From Daily Star · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Two people were injured in a shooting inside a mosque in Khulna city, Bangladesh, during morning prayers.
  • One victim, an oil agent, sustained bullet wounds and was initially treated locally before being transferred to Dhaka for advanced care.
  • Police are reviewing CCTV footage of two helmet-wearing individuals on a motorcycle and are investigating the motive.

Gunfire erupted inside a mosque in Khulna city, Bangladesh, during Fajr prayers on Saturday morning, injuring two individuals. Lokman Hekim, 55, an oil agent, was shot and initially taken to Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH). His condition worsened, necessitating a transfer to a Dhaka hospital for further treatment.

The second injured person, Alam Sheikh, is currently receiving care at KMCH. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. at the Jame Mosque on BL College Road in Daulatpur. Police stated that Lokman was targeted as he arrived to pray.

Deputy Commissioner of Khulna Metropolitan Police (North), Sudarshan Kumar Roy, reported that CCTV footage shows two individuals wearing helmets on a motorcycle near the mosque around the time of the shooting. "We are examining more footage. The motive behind the shooting is still unknown," Roy said. Police are continuing their investigation into the attack.

We are examining more footage. The motive behind the shooting is still unknown.

— Sudarshan Kumar RoyKhulna Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner (North) Sudarshan Kumar Roy speaking about the ongoing investigation.
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