A businessman named Jamal Hossain was seriously injured in Comilla’s Racecourse area after being attacked and shot at allegedly by a local youth gang leader, Akibur Rahman Akib, and 12 others. The incident occurred early Thursday morning when Jamal was on his way to prayers. His wife, Taslima Akhter, filed a written complaint at Kotwali Model Police Station, accusing the group of attempting to kill her husband for refusing to pay Tk 2 million in extortion.

According to the complaint, the dispute began a year earlier over a land purchase by Jamal Hossain. The accused allegedly tried to build a boundary wall on the property and later demanded money to allow its sale. When Jamal refused, they threatened him with death. On the day of the attack, the assailants reportedly abducted him, assaulted him with sharp weapons, and fired a gunshot that missed.

Police confirmed receiving the complaint and said an investigation is underway. The accused denied involvement, while local BNP officials stated that Akib is not affiliated with the party. The victim’s family has demanded swift legal action against all suspects.