Two employees of an internet service provider were injured after a group of miscreants stormed its office and opened fire over an alleged Tk10 lakh extortion demand in Rampura, Dhaka, on Sunday evening.
The injured were identified as Saju Ahmed Rubel, 28, and Habib, 27. They were taken to the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH).
The incident occurred at the office of Speed Touch Network and Technology, beside Takwa Mosque on Wapda Road, around Sunday evening. Four to five young men entered the office and opened fire, leaving the two employees injured.
Habib said one of the attackers asked, “Why didn't you pay the money?” while another warned, “You cannot continue doing business here.” Two of the assailants were wearing masks and caps.
Bandon Kumar Saha, the company's network operations in-charge, said two individuals, identified as Guja Badsha and Jony, had demanded Tk10 lakh over the phone 15 to 20 days ago. They had also threatened to drive the company out of the area if the money was not paid.
Inspector Md Habibur Rahman, in-charge of the DMCH police outpost, said Rubel sustained a gunshot wound to his right leg, while Habib was shot in his left hand. Both were receiving treatment in the hospital's emergency department.
Habib is the son of Dulal Mia of North Matlab upazila in Chandpur, while Rubel is the son of Yusuf Mia of Nalchity upazila in Jhalakathi. Both lived at the company's office.
Rampura Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Jahangir Alam confirmed the incident, saying police were at the scene and investigating the matter.