Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- The house and business of a witness in a 1971 war crimes case have allegedly been attacked in the Shalla Upazila of Sunamganj. At least five people are receiving treatment for injuries sustained in the incident.

The incident took place in the remote village of Daulatpur in the Upazila around midnight on Thursday, said Shalla Police Station chief Mohammad Sohel.

He said, "Police went to the spot and collected evidence of the attacks and vandalism. We have told the victims to file a case. However, there has been a delay as they are in the hospital with the injured."

The victim's family members say that a group of people attacked the house and shop of Dulal Mia around midnight with makeshift weapons. Dulal Mia's father, ...