Businessman shot, robbed of $17,000 in Motijheel

A businessman was shot and robbed of $17,000 in the
capital's Motijheel today (7 June).
The victim, identified as
45-year-old Lokman, sustained three bullet wounds to his hand and leg during
the attack.
Confirming the matter, Motijheel
Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Kamruzzaman Talukder said the incident took
place around 3:15pm in front of Janata Bank near Shapla Chattar in Motijheel.
"The victim is primarily known to be involved in the
money exchange business," he added.
According to police, unidentified
assailants arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire on Lokman while he was
passing through the Shapla Chattar area. The attackers then snatched a bag he
was carrying and fled the scene.
Police said the bag reportedly
contained $17,000.
Passersby later rescued the injured
businessman and took him to Mugda Medical College Hospital for treatment.
The OC said one bullet hit below
Lokman's elbow, while two others struck below his knee.
Police are investigating the
incident and trying to identify those involved, added the OC.
















