People attacked a police patrol in Bogura in an attempt to free a detained man named Ratan. A police officer was injured. The detained man was later taken to the police station.
The incident took place on Tuesday afternoon, 20 October, in the Uttar Chelopara area of the town.
Ratan is the son of Badal Bepari of Uttar Chelopara in Bogura Sadar upazila. He is reported to work as a seagoing vessel operator.
Police said officers were patrolling parts of the town to provide security during Durga Puja. When they went to detain Ratan over an alleged pickpocketing attempt, his associates and several local women set upon the police and tried to snatch him away. Assistant sub-inspector Ujjwal was slightly injured in the scuffle. Police then brought the situation under control and took Ratan to the station. The injured officer was given first aid.
Ibrahim Ali, officer-in-charge of Bogura Sadar police station, said Ratan faces a total of 28 cases at various police stations under laws on weapons, theft, mugging, preparation for robbery, narcotics control and the Speedy Trial Act.
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