In a brazen assault in Narayanganj, a group of assailants forcibly seized a government-issued pistol from an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in the early hours of Monday. The incident occurred outside the city’s municipal building in the Mondolpara area, raising serious concerns about local law enforcement safety.
According to police sources, ASI Lutfor Rahman, stationed at the Shitalakkhya Police Outpost under Narayanganj Sadar Model Thana, was on patrol along with Constables Matiur Rahman and Faisal Hossain. Around dawn, as ASI Rahman was riding his motorcycle past the municipal building, three unidentified individuals on another motorcycle blocked his path.
The attackers, armed with locally made weapons, launched a swift assault, striking ASI Rahman and snatching the government-issued pistol strapped to his waist. They then fled the scene at high speed. Fortunately, ASI Rahman sustained no major physical injuries, but the incident left him shaken.
Following the attack, the police immediately launched a manhunt to apprehend the suspects and recover the stolen firearm. Despite concerted efforts, by midday no arrests had been made, and the pistol had not yet been recovered.
District Police Superintendent Mizanur Rahman Munshi confirmed the incident, stating, “Our ASI was attacked at dawn and his service pistol was taken. Police are conducting continuous operations to recover the weapon and apprehend the culprits.”
The attack has caused widespread alarm among residents of Mondolpara, who reported that similar robberies in the area, though infrequent, have raised concerns about public safety and the vulnerability of officers on duty. Local police have since intensified patrolling in sensitive areas, including municipal and commercial hubs, to prevent further incidents.
For clarity, the key details of the incident are summarised in the table below:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Mondolpara, Narayanganj |
| Time | Early morning, Monday |
| Officer involved | ASI Lutfor Rahman |
| Supporting personnel | Constables Matiur Rahman, Faisal Hossain |
| Weapon stolen | Government-issued pistol |
| Suspects | Three unidentified assailants |
| Current status | Police search ongoing; no arrests |
Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Meanwhile, investigations continue as officers attempt to trace the culprits and recover the stolen firearm. The police have also pledged to strengthen security measures in and around key civic areas to reassure both residents and personnel on duty.
This incident highlights the growing risks faced by patrol officers in urban areas and underscores the need for heightened vigilance and rapid response capabilities by law enforcement agencies.