‘Robbers’ stab 2 cops during raid

Two sub-inspectors of the Chattogram Metropolitan Police were injured as a group of suspected robbers stabbed them during a raid in the port city's Barik Building area yesterday.

The injured officers -- SI Ahlad Jamil and SI Nazrul of Double Mooring Police Station -- were admitted to Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH), police said.

During the operation, police detained two suspects, identified as Tarek and Jewel.

Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Hossain Kabir said, "Based on information that a group of seven to eight robbers was preparing for a robbery, teams from the DB police and Double Mooring Police Station cordoned off an area near the Barik Building intersection around 3:00pm."

 During the operation, the robbers attacked the on-duty police officers with knives when the police attempted to arrest them. Two suspects were detained, while the rest managed to escape. The injured officers sustained multiple stab wounds and were immediately rushed to CMCH, he said.

The DC further mentioned that before the operation, the gang members were involved in a scuffle among themselves over the distribution looted money. Police stormed their hideout during the altercation.

 Efforts are underway to detain the other suspects, he added.