One mugged at Benapole

Muggers took away Tk three lakh from an India-bound passenger in Local Stand area at Benapole Saturday afternoon. Police and witnesses said, victim Anisur Rahman, hailing from Bagerhat district, came to Benapole to go to India for treatment. A gang started following Anisur when he reached Benapole. Two muggers Feroz Ali and Liton -- on the plea of helping get visa took him to a narrow lane. They then looted Tk three lakh from him at knife's point and decamped with the amount. A complaint was lodged with Benapole port police station but none could be arrested till filing this report in the evening.