Mymensingh: The gunman of former Awami League MP Reza Ali, who was reportedly hit by a bullet from his own gun in an accidental shooting on Saturday, died at a hospital here on Sunday.

Asgar Ali Khan, 45, succumbed to his injuries at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH) in the morning.

Officer-in-charge of Trishal Police Station Jakiur Rahman said Asgar sustained injuries as he was hit by a bullet which went off from his licensed shotgun accidentally while cleaning it at Reza's residence on Saturday morning.

Later, he was taken to the MMCH.

Asgar, a retired army man hailing from Khulna, had been working for the ex-MP for the last two years.

Reza Ali said he was sleeping when the accident happened.