Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Sarjis Alam, chief organiser of the Jatiyo Nagorik Committee and a prominent leader of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, was injured in a private car accident in the Dhaka University area on Wednesday night.

The accident occurred around 9:15 pm in front of the British Council at Dhaka University area.

Sarjis, who was travelling to Bangla Motor, said that while driving past the British Council, a child suddenly ran in front of his car.

In an attempt to avoid hitting the child, Alam reportedly slammed on the brakes, causing the private car to hit a road divider.

After the accident, Alam received initial treatment at the eye department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

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