The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Rajshahi

One constable of police was killed and four others were injured when a big gang of the outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) sprayed bullets on them

at Taherpur Cattle Market under Bagmara upazila of the district this evening.

Quoting witnesses police said a gang of 20/25 extremists suddenly attacked and sprayed bullets on the on-duty five-member police team at around 6.45 p.m.

Shortly after the attack, they snatched their five rifles along with the loaded ammunition and fled the scene chanting slogans of the outlawed party.

Constable Mijan, 28, was killed on the spot while the others received serious injury in the attack.

The injured persons were admitted to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH). The condition of the injured was stated to be critical, RMCH sources said.

Police and RAB have been jointly conducting a combing operation in the area following the incident. Some 10/12 suspected attackers have so far been arrested, police said.