Zafar Iqbal’s attacker Fayzur on 10-day remand

Fayzur Rahman, who stabbed noted writer and Professor of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) Dr Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, has been placed on 10-day remand.

Sylhet Metropolitan Magistrate Horidas Kumar on Thursday passed the order in presence of Fayzur after the police prayed 10-day remand for him.

Pranab Kumar Dev, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Sylhet Metropolitan Police confirmed the matter to Jago News.

On March 3, Fayzur Rahman stabbed Prof Dr Zafar Iqbal in the head during a programme at SUST in Sylhet.

Prof Iqbal was first admitted to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital and then to Combined Military Hospital in Dhaka for better treatment.

The attack occurred around 5.40pm. The attacker was immediately taken down and detained by authorities after a severe thrashing.