A senior officer of the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) was shot while on duty near the Sayedabad railway line in the Jatrabari area of Dhaka on Monday. The injured officer has been identified as Siddiqur Rahman, 41, who serves as the inspector for the Khilgaon region.
According to colleagues, the incident occurred around 12:30 PM during an anti-narcotics operation. An unidentified assailant, reportedly linked to narcotics trafficking, opened fire on the officer. The bullet struck Mr Rahman in his left leg, after which the assailant fled the scene.
Siddiqur Rahman was immediately transported to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), where he is currently receiving treatment in the emergency department. Inspector Faruk of the DMCH police outpost confirmed that Mr Rahman’s condition is stable and that he has received initial medical care.
Authorities from both the DNC and Dhaka Metropolitan Police are actively pursuing the assailant. Officials expressed concern over the rising number of violent incidents against anti-narcotics personnel, coinciding with intensified operations across the capital.
Incident Summary
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Officer Injured | Siddiqur Rahman, 41 years old |
| Position | Khilgaon Regional Inspector |
| Location | Adjacent to Sayedabad railway line, Jatrabari, Dhaka |
| Time & Date | 2 March 2026, 12:30 PM |
| Injury | Gunshot wound to left leg |
| Current Status | Receiving treatment, condition stable at DMCH |
| Perpetrator | Unidentified narcotics-related assailant |
| Incident Context | Anti-narcotics operation, assailant fled scene |
The DNC, in coordination with the police, continues robust anti-narcotics campaigns throughout Dhaka. In light of Monday’s shooting, security protocols have been reinforced and area surveillance increased to prevent similar attacks. Additional precautionary measures are reportedly being planned to safeguard officers in future operations.
In response to the incident, DNC officials reiterated their commitment to combating drug trafficking and promoting public awareness about the dangers of narcotics. They emphasised that such attacks will not deter ongoing efforts to dismantle illicit drug networks within the city.
Authorities urge the public to cooperate with law enforcement and report any suspicious activity that may assist in the apprehension of the suspect.