A banned Chhatra League leader has been accused of severely beating a 76-year-old freedom fighter, Wahiduzzaman Naimul, in Gazaria upazila of Munshiganj on Tuesday afternoon. The attack allegedly took place in front of the Gist Polytechnic Institute near the Dhaka-Chattogram highway. Naimul suffered broken limbs and deep head injuries from sharp weapons and was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital in critical condition.

Witnesses said the assault occurred during a land measurement dispute involving Naimul and a local group. The accused, Tuhin Pradhan, a former assistant secretary of Gazaria upazila Chhatra League and vice president of Donia College unit, reportedly led 10–12 attackers. Naimul claimed Tuhin and his associates ambushed him after a local arbitration meeting and continued to threaten him later that night.

Dr. Sharmin Sultana of Gazaria Upazila Health Complex confirmed Naimul’s critical condition, citing multiple fractures and severe head injuries. Police said they visited the scene and would take legal action based on the complaint, while attempts to contact the accused were unsuccessful.