Freedom Fighter Dies Without Medical Care Due to Speedboat Stoppage Over Extortion at Kumira-Guptachhara

A 72-year-old freedom fighter, Siraj Uddin, died in Sandwip after being unable to reach a hospital for urgent treatment. The Guptachhara-Kumira route speedboat services were halted due to extortion and local disputes, preventing the patient from accessing medical facilities in the city. Following the incident, public outcry led to the expulsion of a local political leader, though residents continue to demand the prosecution of the primary syndicate leaders.