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From Daily Star · () English

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Two police officers were injured in Dhaka when they were attacked by muggers with sharp weapons.
  • Police opened fire in self-defense, injuring two suspects, while four alleged muggers were arrested.
  • The incident occurred during a police operation to apprehend suspects involved in an earlier bKash agent shop robbery.

Two police officers sustained injuries from sharp weapons during an anti-mugging operation in Dhaka's Mohammadpur area on Tuesday afternoon. The injured officers include the officer-in-charge of Adabar Police Station, Jahidul Islam, and Sub-Inspector Tarun.

The incident unfolded when a group of muggers attacked a bKash agent shop owner, stealing his mobile phone. Following the report, a police team, led by OC Jahidul Islam, launched a drive in the Beribadh area to apprehend the suspects.

During the operation, the muggers allegedly attacked the police team with sharp weapons, injuring the two officers. In response, police fired shots in self-defense, resulting in injuries to two suspected muggers, identified as Rasel, 26, and Amir, 25. Both were taken to Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital.

Authorities have arrested four individuals in connection with the incidents and are continuing efforts to locate and apprehend the remaining suspects.

Police opened fire in self-defence during the attack, leaving two suspected muggers injured.

— Abdullah Al MamunAssistant Commissioner (AC) of Mohammadpur Zone describing the police response during the confrontation.
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