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Witnesses said, being attacked, Sakil took shelter at a doctor's chamber but the hoodlums dragged him out and hacked him indiscriminately in presence of many people.

Sakil was sent to the Barisal SBMCH in a critical condition. He suffered at least 20 stab injuries. There were deep cut wounds in his left leg and hand, witnesses said.

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The attackers brandished firearms and blasted bombs, creating a panic in the area.

Police came about half an hour after the incident though the spot is at a little distance from the police outpost, the witnesses said. None was arrested.