Four people were arrested after an attack on members of the District Detective Branch (DB) police during a drug recovery operation in Wazirpur Upazila of Barishal District on Friday.
The incident took place at the Khayaghat area of Wazirpur Municipality.
The arrested individuals are Shamim Molla, Munsur Molla, Alauddin and Arif Molla. All of them are residents of the Hanuya area in Wazirpur Upazila.
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Police said, Barishal District DB conducted a raid in the Khayaghat area as part of a drive to recover illegal drugs. During the operation, a group of people obstructed police duties, leading to an altercation and scuffle between DB members and locals.
DB constable Mrinal was attacked by the group, leaving him seriously injured on the head.
On receiving information, members of Wazirpur Model Police Station rushed to the spot and rescued the injured constable. He was later admitted to Wazirpur Upazila Health Complex for treatment.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Wazirpur Model Police Station, Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, said preparations are underway to file a case over the attack on police personnel.