Sarjis Alam, chief organiser of Jatiya Nagorik Committee, was injured in a private car accident in Dhaka University area last night.

The accident took place in front of the British Council on Fuller Road on Dhaka University campus around 9:15pm. Later, he was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) for treatment.

Shuvo Howlader, a student of Amar Ekushey Hall of Dhaka University, brought Sarjis Alam to the hospital.

He told Prothom Alo that Sarjis Alam was driving a private car towards Bangla Motor through the Dhaka University campus. As the car approached the British Council, a child suddenly ran into its path. In an attempt to stop abruptly, the car braked hard and crashed into the road divider.

Sarjis had a cut next to his left eye. There was also a minor head injury. He was taken home after first aid.

Inspector Md Faruk, in charge of the Dhaka Medical College Hospital Police Outpost, said Sarjis received primary treatment at DMCH. The doctor said his injuries were not serious.