Pray for his swift recovery

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman, and NCP Member Secretary Akhter Hossen today expressed concern over the shooting of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Moncho and a prospective independent candidate in the Dhaka-8 constituency.

The Jamaat ameer, in a Facebook post, said he was deeply worried about the incident.

"Any violence arising from political rivalry or differences of opinion is never acceptable. I demand a quick, impartial, and transparent investigation into this incident, and I pray that Allah grants him full recovery," he said.

Mirza Fakhrul, in a Facebook post, wished Hadi a swift recovery and urged the interim government and relevant authorities to take decisive action against those responsible.

"No matter what our beliefs are, anyone who uses fear or force should be rejected," Fakhrul wrote.

Speaking to The Daily Star, Akhter Hossen said the attack on Hadi reflects the deteriorating law and order in the country.

"Leaders of the July uprising have long faced numerous threats, yet the government has failed to bring the perpetrators to justice. We demand immediate arrest of those responsible for this attack," he added.

Hadi was shot in Dhaka's Paltan this afternoon. He was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital ICU, confirmed Md Faruk, in-charge of the DMCH police outpost.