A 75-year-old woman was brutally attacked in Jashore’s Deyara Union, allegedly due to her son’s political affiliation, in an incident that has triggered widespread condemnation and alarm.
The victim is the mother of Zahid, a local leader of the Bangladesh Chhatra League in Deyara Union under Jashore Sadar upazila. According to local and family sources, a group of assailants launched a sudden attack on the elderly woman and severed a tendon in her leg with a sharp weapon.
The injured woman, described as frail due to her age, was rescued in critical condition and rushed for medical treatment. Residents have termed the assault “cowardly and inhumane,” alleging that the attack was carried out out of political vengeance linked to her son’s involvement in student politics.
The incident occurred in Jashore district and has since sparked intense reactions both locally and on social media. Members of the local community and civil society have condemned the attack as a gross violation of human rights and an example of extreme political violence.
Protesters and residents have demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible. “There must be no delay or leniency. The perpetrators must be brought to justice swiftly and given exemplary punishment,” several locals said.
Community leaders have urged law enforcement agencies to conduct a fair and thorough investigation and ensure that those involved are held accountable. They stressed that targeting innocent family members—especially elderly women—over political rivalries is unacceptable and poses a serious threat to social stability.
The attack has created a climate of fear in the area, with many residents expressing concern over rising political intolerance. Civil society representatives have called on citizens to speak out against violence and defend the safety and dignity of vulnerable individuals.
