At least five people including one Anser and four security personnel were injured as armed robbers attacked the Rampal Coal-Fired Thermal Power Plant at Rampal area in Bagerhat last night.
The injured were identified as Md Kamal Pasha, a Havildar of Khulna Anser Battalion, Akram, Sayedul Islam, Mintu Bairagi and Brozen Mondal, security personnel of Rampal Power Plant.
Of the injured, Anser Habilder Kamal Pasha and Akram, a security guard was admitted to Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) while the remained security members have taken treatment from Rampal Upazila Health Complex.
Police, so far, held 12 suspected robbers from the area for interrogation.
The incident occurred at yard number 5 near tower number 3 within the plant's premises at about 11:00 pm last night when a gang of robbers equipped with sharp weapons in order to steal valuable copper wires, according to Police, Anser and officials of the Plant.
Deputy General Manager of the power plant Anwarul Azim said that approximately 50-60 armed individuals attempted to infiltrate into residential areas of the power plant around 11 pm. When the guards of the plant tried to prevent them from entering, the criminals attacked and injured them.
Of the injured, two were immediately shifted to Khulna Medical College and Hospital, while the remaining three received primary treatment at the Rampal Upazila Health Complex, he said.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) Rampal Police Station Somen Das confirmed the matter.
He said additional police forces have been deployed to secure the power plant and its surrounding areas.
BDST: 1707 HRS, April 04, 2024
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