A team of the local administration, led by Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mosharraf Hossain and assisted by police, was conducting the campaign to raise awareness about coronavirus.
A policeman, wearing a mask and without an insignia, approached them and asked who they were. As soon as they said they were photojournalists, the policeman started beating them.
The UNO regretted the incident and said he did not instruct police to beat the journalists.
Barishal Deputy Commissioner SM Ajiar Rahman said the administration will do everything to ensure the protection of journalists.
He promised to take proper action against those responsible for the incident.
BMP Commissioner Shahabuddin said police have been directed to behave well with everyone.