Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir visited police inspector Md Shah Alam, who was injured in a mugger attack in Khulna, at a hospital in the capital on Wednesday evening.
During the visit, they spoke to the doctors attending to Shah Alam and enquired about his physical condition. They also urged the medical team to ensure the injured officer received advanced medical treatment.
Speaking to reporters at the hospital, IGP Md Ali Hossain Fakir said a special drive was currently underway.
Shah Alam, a police inspector (unarmed) posted in Khulna, was attacked by muggers while returning home after completing his duty, the IGP said.
The attackers used sharp weapons, severing the tendons in both his hands, he added.
The IGP warned that strict legal action would be taken against those involved in such criminal activities.
