10 cops hurt in clash as villagers snatch accused

The injured policemen have been admitted to Kishoreganj upazila health complex and a case has been filed with Kishoregang thana accusing 65 people.

Most males in the village have fled homes fearing more arrest, sources there said.

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On December 8, Tk 6000 and a bicycle were snatched from BRAC (an NGO) field worker Ainual Haq. He filed a case accusing one Babul of Garagram village.

A police team went to the village, arrested and was taking him to thana.

Villagers attacked the team and snatched Babul from custody. The villagers pelted stones and police charged batons.

The injured include SI Mojibur Rahman, SI Mehdi, ASI Russel, PSI Shah Jalal, constable Pran Gopal and police van driver Latif. The police van was also partially damaged.

Being informed, additional police reached the spot and rescued the injured policemen.