A member of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Bangladesh police, Russell Mia (31), was injured in a knife attack by muggers in the Jatrabari area of the capital early on Monday, October 20, 2025.
The incident occurred at around 5:30 am at Rayebag, when Russell was on his way to the CID office in Malibagh for firearms training.
According to Russell, who is a police constable working with the CID, he was intercepted by three or four muggers. The assailants attempted to snatch his wallet and mobile phone. When Russell tried to resist, one of the muggers stabbed him in the left hand.
Neighbours quickly came to his aid and took him first to Rajarbagh police lines hospital, from where he was later transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) for further treatment.
Inspector Md Faruk, in-charge of the police camp at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, confirmed that the injured officer was admitted with a wound to his left hand. He added that Russell is receiving medical care and his condition is being monitored.
The police are investigating the incident and have launched efforts to track down the attackers.
