In a brazen early-morning incident, armed assailants attacked a police officer in Narayanganj, making off with a government-issued pistol. The event took place on Monday at the front of the city’s Mandalpara building, raising concerns over public safety in the area.
According to police sources, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Lutfor Rahman, stationed at Shitalakshya Police Outpost under Narayanganj Sadar Model Police Station, was on patrol duty late Sunday night. He was accompanied by Constables Matiur Rahman and Faisal Hossain. At dawn, as ASI Rahman was riding a motorcycle near the Mandalpara city building, three unidentified assailants on a motorcycle intercepted him. Brandishing homemade firearms, the attackers assaulted him and forcibly took the ASI’s sidearm before fleeing the scene.
Immediate police action followed the theft. Officers launched a manhunt to locate the stolen weapon and apprehend the culprits. Despite these efforts, as of noon, the pistol has not yet been recovered, and no arrests have been made.
District Police Superintendent Mizanur Rahman Munshi confirmed the incident, stating, “This morning, ASI Lutfor Rahman was attacked, and one of his government-issued pistols was stolen. We are actively pursuing leads to recover the weapon and bring those responsible to justice.”
Local residents expressed alarm over the attack, highlighting an increasing concern about public security. The Mandalpara area has recently seen a rise in street crime and armed robberies, prompting calls for heightened police presence.
The following table summarises recent patrol-related incidents and weapon thefts in the area:
| Date | Time | Location | Officer Involved | Number of Assailants | Weapon Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2026 | Dawn | Mandalpara, City Building | ASI Lutfor Rahman | 3 | Government Pistol | Not recovered |
| 01-Mar-2026 | Night | Shitalakshya Road | Constables on patrol | 2 | Knife | No arrests |
| 25-Feb-2026 | Morning | Near City Market | Constable Faisal Hossain | 1 | Homemade Gun | Recovered |
Police have intensified patrols around city buildings and key public areas to prevent further incidents. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately.
This incident underscores the ongoing security challenges in Narayanganj, with law enforcement agencies working to strengthen public safety measures and prevent armed robberies targeting officers and civilians alike.
