Three police officers were injured in an attack while attempting to arrest a wanted suspect in a drug case in Bhaluka, Mymensingh. The incident took place on Tuesday night, 20 October, in Sajangaon village under Rajoi Union.
The injured officers were taken to Bhaluka Upazila Health Complex for treatment.
The officers have been identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Rahidul Islam, Bakirul Islam and another police personnel. All three are serving at Bhaluka Model Police Station.
According to police sources, a team from Bhaluka Model Police Station conducted an operation in Sajangaon village on Tuesday night to arrest a man named Kuddus, who is wanted in a drug-related case under an arrest warrant.
During the operation, the police team came under attack, leaving three officers injured.
After receiving information about the incident, additional police personnel rushed to the scene and rescued their injured colleagues. They were subsequently taken to the upazila health complex, where they were admitted for treatment.
Mohammad Zahidul Islam, officer-in-charge (OC) of Bhaluka Model Police Station, confirmed the incident. He said the police team had gone to the village to arrest Kuddus, who is wanted in connection with a drug case, when the attack took place.
However, details about the identities of those involved in the attack and the circumstances that led to the incident were not immediately available. It was also unclear whether Kuddus had been arrested or whether any case had been filed in connection with the attack.
The incident has raised concerns over the safety of police personnel carrying out arrest operations. Further information is awaited regarding the investigation and any subsequent legal action against those responsible.
