After writing a March 2018 blog post that exposed negligence in the construction of power lines that led to the tragic death of a woman from electrocution, Mehedi Hassan became the target of both physical and online attacks. These attacks included a brutal public beating that left him near death and required immediate hospitalization. In addition to the physical assault, Hassan faced a series of online threats and harassment.
Mehedi Hassan
Is case active: No
Designation:Literary writer
Country:Bangladesh
Region:Asia-Pacific
Gender:Male
Status:Recorded Threat