DHAKA: A group of miscreants shot a businessman and snatched Tk 25 lakh in city’s Lalbagh area Thursday morning.

The victim is identified as Hasan Billah Tasrif (30).

Rescuing Tasrif, locals admitted him to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital.

Confirming the matter to banglanews, Lalbagh Thana inspector (investigation) Paritosh Chandra said that Tasrif has been working as an account officer at Arafat Trading on Riazuddin Road in Lalbagh.

Snatchers shot him when he was going to his office and snatched the money, he added.

BDST: 1309 HRS, MAR 05, 2015