 Apr 12 : A notorious terrorist was killed, his accomplice and a rickshaw puller were injured in a bomb attack at Mollahpara area in Jessore town on April 3. Ripon (27), son of Waliur Rahman of Mollahpara Amtola Square and ringleader of a terrorist group in the town, ...
| ... but not Islamic terrorists ... |
... was going to Jessore town by a rickshaw along with his accomplice Khokon (28).
| Not an armored rickshaw, unfortunately, which becomes important as we go along ... |
When they reached Mollahpara Basantola area, terrorists Liton and Faruque hurled three hand bombs on them.
| Which made short work of the straw and bamboo rickshaw ... |
They also stabbed Ripon with sharp weapons.
| "OOoch! Ouch! Dang those are sharp!" |
Ripon, Khokon and rickshaw puller Rafique were injured critically in the incident. They were admitted to Jessore General Hospital. The doctors on duty there, referred Ripon to Dhaka. He died on the way at Daulatdia Ferryghat. His body was sent for post-mortem.
| Daulatdia Ferryghat not being a Level 1 Trauma Center. |
Police Super of Jessore and Officer-in-Charge of Kotwali thana made vigorous search in the area for the attackers but could not trace them.
| "Spread out boys and do a vigorous search! I'll be at the donut shop." |
They recovered one country made pistol, one round of cartridge, two 'ramdaos' and three hand bombs from the area.
| Hokay, I have no clue what a 'ramdao' is, let alone two of them. |
Father of Ripon said Liton was a hardened criminal and had been hiding in Bangaon area of India for a long time.
| Came across the border for a little pillaging and insurrection ... |
He is accused in twelve systems several murder cases. He came to Jessore town three days ago. He killed his son to establish supremacy in the area.
| "Hi Pop! Good to see you're in town ... hey! That hurts!" |
A case has been filed with Kotwali thana in this connection. |