Rangpur: A leader of Baha’i faith was shot by miscreants in front of his residence at RK road in Rangpur city on Sunday morning.

Police said a group of around three miscreants riding on motorcycle shot Baha’i leader, Ruhul Amin, at about 8:00am.

Ruhul Amin, who is 50 years old, also the personal assistant of Rangpur Medical College Hospital’s director, was taken to the hospital immediately after receiving the bullet.

Police said a bullet hit the left side of his chest. Ruhul’s wife, Reba, who was also present during the incident, escaped injury.

The Rangpur Dhap police checkpoint in-charge said Ruhul Amin is undergoing a surgery at Rangpur Medical College Hospital.

The Baha’i faith is one of the youngest of the world's major religions. It was founded by Baha'u'llah in Iran in 1863.

The Baha’i Faith emphasizes the spiritual unity of all humankind.

There are 6 million Baha’is around the world, in 235 countries.