Four people have been injured in an attack on police in Tangail. Five people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
Published : 19 Dec 2018, 03:11 PM
The attack took place around midnight on Tuesday in the city's Barochon area, said Sakhipur Police Station OC Amir Hossain.
However, police did not make a statement on the possible motives of the attackers.
OC Amir said the police were heading back to the station in a pick-up van after a raid.
“When the van arrived at the Sakhipur-Sagordighi road, the attackers blocked the road with a tree and ambushed police with wooden sticks. They also detonated cocktail bombs. The police fired 19 rounds of bullets in self-defence," said Amir.
The four injured policemen were admitted to the Sakhipur Upazila Health Complex.
Preparations are underway to file a case against the five detainees, said Amir.