Miscreants open fire at journos in Khulna

Khulna, July 15: Unidentified criminals opened fire at a group of journalists in Khulna city early Wednesday though no casualties were reported.

The incident occurred around 12:30am in front of a tea stall on the western side of the United Nations Shishu Park in the city.

According to witnesses, several journalists had gathered at the tea stall after work, as they regularly do, when two young men arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire at them.

The bullet missed its intended target and struck the leg of a chair.

Fragments from the bullet reportedly grazed the chest of journalist Awal, causing a minor injury.

He is now out of danger, fellow journalists said.

SA TV correspondent Mati said six journalists were chatting at the spot when the attackers suddenly fired at them before fleeing the scene. -UNB