Fox attack at Jahangirnagar University leaves 3 injured
The incident occurred between the Tarzan and Prantik areas around 10pm last night
At least three people were injured in a fox attack at Jahangirnagar University (JU) last night (17 November).
According to witnesses, the incident occurred between the Tarzan and Prantik areas around 10pm.
The injured have been identified as Shahriar, a 52nd batch student of Geological Sciences, Ansar member Ajay Hawlader, and a local shopkeeper known as Jabbar, confirmed the university's medical center.
Dr Anisur Rahman, an on-duty physician at the medical center, said, "So far, three people have been reported injured. They have been advised to take vaccines. Shopkeeper Jabbar, who is in critical condition, has been referred to the Infectious Disease Hospital in Mohakhali."
Ansar member Ajay Hawlader, who was on duty at the time of the attack, recounted, "Around 10pm near the Prantik Community Mosque, the fox suddenly bit me on my ankle over my boot. I have a small wound on my leg from the bite. I have already taken the vaccine from outside."