DHAKA: At least 18 people, including journalist, police and lawyer, sustained burn injuries as blockaders torched a passenger bus in front of Mathshya Bhaban in the capital on Thursday evening.

The incident took place around 6:15pm.

The injured child journalist was identified as Susmita of Ekushey Television and lawyer was identified as Khodeja.

Sources said some miscreants got up and set fire to the bus by pouring petrol in the moving condition, leaving at least 16 passengers severely injured.

The injured were admitted to burn unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

Ramna Zone Police Assistant Commissioner Shibli Noman confirmed the matter to banglanews.  

BDST: 2005 HRS, NOV 28, 2013