2 journalists come under attack in Sylhet

Two journalists were injured in an attack allegedly by the followers of an Awami League leader in Court area of Sylhet this morning.

The injured are Nirananda Paul, camera person of Jamuna TV, and Mamun Hasan, photo journalist of Jugantor, our Sylhet correspondent reports quoting Additional Deputy Commissioner (Media) Abdul Wahab who quoted witnesses on the spot.

The two came under the attack when they were recording video footages of Liaquat Ali, general secretary of Awami League (Jaintapur unit), just after he was denied a bail petition by a local court in a murder case, the correspondent reports quoting witnesses.

Nirananda was rushed to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital in critical condition while Mamun received primary treatment at the hospital.