AC Land among six injured in attack by robbers in Narayanganj

Six people, including Assistant Commissioner (Land) of Cumilla's Muradnagar upazila Sakib Hossain Khan, were injured in an attack by a gang of robbers in Araihazar upazila of Narayanganj early Saturday.

The incident took place around 1am in Dhondi and Rainaadi-Atadi areas under Haizadi Union of the upazila.

Locals said Sakib Hossain Khan, a resident of Dhondi area, had come to his village home on leave. During a power outage at night, he was sitting by the roadside with some friends when a group of 10 to 12 armed robbers attacked them.

The robbers attacked the victims indiscriminately with sharp weapons, leaving Sakib Hossain Khan, Mukul, 38, Rajib, 32, Rubel, 36, Faruk, 32, and Mukul's wife Dalia, 33, seriously injured.

Hearing their screams, local residents rushed to the spot, forcing the attackers to flee. The injured were given primary treatment at Araihazar Upazila Health Complex before being sent to Dhaka for further treatment.

About an hour after the attack, the same gang reportedly raided the house of a man named Sumon in the nearby Rainaadi-Atadi area. The robbers held family members hostage at gunpoint and looted Tk2.7 lakh in cash and gold ornaments weighing around 14 bhori.

Araihazar Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md Sabjel Hossain said police visited the spot after receiving the information. He said several people, including the assistant commissioner, were injured in the attack.

"However, the robbers could not take away any belongings from them during the attack," the OC said, adding that legal action would be taken after receiving a written complaint.

Araihazar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Asadur Rahman said the robbers attacked anyone they found in front of them while fleeing the area.

"Sakib Hossain Khan sustained injuries to his chest. He received treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital and returned home," the UNO said, adding that police are working to arrest those involved in the attack.