News desk: Popular writer and scientist Professor Dr Muhammad Zafar Iqbal was stabbed at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) campus in Sylhet at around 5pm on Saturday.
Professor Zafar Iqbal was rushed to the MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital soon after the incident occurred. He is now out of danger, Assistant Proctor Samiul Islam confirmed the information to the Kalerkantho English version from the hospital.
Students captured a youth who allegedly carried out the attack on the renowned professor. Details about the detainee could not be known immediately.
Assistant Professor said: “A youth swooped on Dr Zafar Iqbal when he was enjoying a celebration programme of a department at Mukta Mancha of the campus.”
Jalalabad Police Station Sub Inspector Shahanaz told the Kalerkantho: “High-officials of Sylhet Metropolitan Police visited the spot. We are yet to identify the suspected youth who was detained from the spot.”
