Child labourer loses wrist as crude bomb explodes in Munshiganj garbage dump
Sajib, a 12-year-old child labourer, lost his wrist and sustained critical injuries in an explosion at a garbage dump in Dakkhin Islampur area of Munshiganj district.
The child, a resident of Narayanganj Sadar's Paikpara area, was scavenging through garbage when the explosion occurred today.
According to police, the explosion occurred around 12:30pm while Sajib along with his father Raju Sheikh, and his brother were collecting recyclable items.
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The blast was reportedly triggered by an object resembling a crude bomb, added the police.
Sajib was rushed to Munshiganj General Hospital, where emergency department doctors administered initial treatment before referring him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) for advanced treatment.
Dr Ruhul Amin of Munshiganj General Hospital said, "The explosion caused severe damage to the boy's lower abdomen, legs, and both arms."
Munshiganj Sadar police station Officer-in-Charge Sajib De said the incident will be thoroughly investigated.
