DB team attacked during anti-drug drive at Tongi; 28 arrested

Detectives came under attack during an anti-drug drive at Tongi of Gazipur City Corporation on Wednesday night, prompting police to use sound grenades to bring the situation under control.

A total of 28 people were also arrested in connection with the incident.

According to police, the incident took place at Keranirtek under Tongi East Police Station when a team of the Detective Branch (DB), led by Assistant Commissioner (DB South) of Gazipur Metropolitan Police (GMP) Asabur Rahman, conducted a drive at the house of listed drug trader Runa Begum in the evening.

At that time, a group of 10-12 people launched a sudden attack on the police team, leaving two members seriously injured.

To control the situation and ensure self-defence, police exploded four blank sound grenades and later arrested seven people from the scene. It took nearly three hours to bring the situation under control.    �"UNB