Journalist Shot Dead in Netrokona, Police Investigate Planned Killing
Journalist Lutfuzzaman Alif Fakir was shot dead in Netrokona on Thursday evening. He was 44 years old. His wife, Anondita Sangma, was waiting at home with their two young children. She heard the news of his death soon after he left. Lutfuzzaman had just told his wife he would be home late. This conversation tragically became their last.
He left his home around 7:45 pm. He kissed his one-and-a-half-year-old son, Aiyan Safayan, goodbye. Soon after, he was attacked near a village shop in Telonjia, Durgapur upazila. The shooting happened at about 8:15 pm.
Eyewitnesses reported Lutfuzzaman had tea at a roadside stall. He left his mobile phone behind and returned for it. As he was leaving, two young men approached. They quickly fired several shots at Lutfuzzaman. The attackers then fled on foot. Local residents took him to a health complex. Doctors confirmed his death there.
Lutfuzzaman worked as a correspondent for Ruposhi Bangla, an IPTV channel. He also ran a Facebook page called ‘Detective Article’. On this page, he published stories and videos about local irregularities and crimes. His work often exposed wrongdoing.
His wife, Anondita Sangma, expressed deep sorrow and demanded justice. She urged police to find and severely punish the killers. She highlighted that her two children, Pranti, four, and Aiyan Safayan, are now without a father.
Netrokona Superintendent of Police, Md Tarikul Islam, visited the scene. He stated police believe the killing was planned. Police found pistol cartridge cases there. Several police teams are working to arrest those responsible. All district police stations are on alert. Checkpoints are now set up. Police are also reviewing CCTV footage. Lutfuzzaman had faced a previous attack last November.
His body was sent to Netrokona Sadar Hospital for an autopsy. The community hopes for a swift investigation into this tragic event.
