Three youths yesterday attempted to kill a priest in Pabna by slitting his throat.
Luk Sarker, 52, a priest at a local baptist church, was attacked at his home in Ishwardi School Para in the morning. He was later admitted to Ishwardi Upazila Health Complex and doctors said he was out of danger.
Md Abu Jahed, assistant superintendent of police of Ishwardi circle, said Luk has been living in the rented home with his family for the last five years.
Officer-in-Charge of Ishwardi police station Biman Kumar Das said an investigation had been launched.
