Three Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members were injured after being attacked with sharp weapons in broad daylight during an anti-drug drive in Narayanganj on Tuesday.
The incident took place around 1pm in the Masdair Bazar Boyalia Khal area of the city.
Among the injured, two identified as Mahi and Ibrahim are receiving treatment at Narayanganj Sadar General Hospital, while Sub-Inspector Najibul, who was critically injured, has been sent to Dhaka for advanced treatment.
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On receiving the information, RAB-11 Battalion Commander Lt Col HM Sazzad Hossain went to the hospital with additional forces to see the injured personnel. Later, a drive was carried out at the spot.
However, RAB has not yet provided any details to the media. A briefing will be given later, said Lt Col Sazzad.
According to locals, the three RAB personnel went to the Boyalia Khal area to collect information as part of an anti-drug drive when a group of assailants suddenly attacked them with sharp weapons.
Confirming the incident, Additional Superintendent of Police (A-Circle) Hasinuzzaman said the RAB members were attacked while gathering information in the area.