A policeman was assaulted at a filling station in Chapainawabganj on Sunday afternoon, prompting police to detain three people, including the station manager.
The incident took place at a filling station in Rohanpur municipality area under Gomastapur upazila.
According to local sources, Shakhawat Hossain, a police officer posted at Nachole Police Station, went to the station to refuel his vehicle when an argument broke out with the staff.
The situation escalated, and the pump owner’s son along with several associates allegedly beat him, leaving him injured.
Locals rescued the injured officer and took him to the upazila health complex, where he received primary treatment.
Following the incident, police conducted a drive and detained three individuals, including the filling station manager, and took them to the police station.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Gomastapur Police Station, Nure Alam, said the detainees are being questioned and legal action will be taken against those involved.