Robbers Shoot Man in Barguna; Three Arrested
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A former police officer’s son was shot in the leg during a robbery attempt at their home in Barguna’s Betagi Upazila early Saturday, police said, leading to the arrest of three suspects. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. at the residence of Md. Khalil, a retired police member, in the Bali Bridge area of Sadar Union.
Md. Rifat Bin Rimon, 25, Khalil’s son, sustained a gunshot wound to his leg during a confrontation with the armed robbers. He was initially taken to Betagi Upazila Health Complex and later transferred to Barisal as his condition worsened.
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Local sources and police indicated that an armed group of approximately 10 robbers entered the home. Rimon reportedly attempted to resist them alone, leading to a struggle before he was shot. The robbers then looted items from the house before fleeing.
However, Rimon offered a slightly different account to Prothom Alo, stating that his mother’s screams alerted him to at least 10 intruders in their house. He managed to force the robbers out, but as he secured the door, he was shot in the leg through a gap from outside.
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Betagi Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Harun-or-Rashid confirmed the robbery and shooting to Prothom Alo, echoing Rimon’s statement that he was shot by a shotgun through a door gap after expelling the intruders.
Police have since apprehended three individuals in connection with the incident: Md. Sourav, 25, Md. Saiful Islam, 20, and Sagir, 45. Following the robbery, law enforcement officials visited the scene and have launched an investigation to recover the stolen goods and arrest other individuals involved.
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