Two members of Bangladesh Police were detained by Indian nationals near the Shashidal border in Cumilla’s Brahmanpara upazila while heading to conduct a drug recovery operation on Thursday night, with efforts underway to bring them back to the country.
The detained police members were later taken to the Border Security Force (BSF), according to police.
They have been identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Imran Hossain and Constable Rohit Dewan.
According to police, a team was travelling in a CNG-run autorickshaw to conduct a drug recovery operation near border pillar No. 2059 in the Ashabari area of Shashidal Union at around 10:30pm on Thursday.
Upon spotting the police team, a suspected drug trader attempted to flee. Constable Rohit Dewan chased him but was detained by Indian nationals near the border.
ASI Imran Hossain, who was in charge of the duty team, was also detained when he went to secure the constable’s release.
BSF personnel were subsequently called to the scene. The two members are currently reported to be on the Indian side of the border.
Faruk Hossain, officer-in-charge of Brahmanpara Police Station, confirmed the incident and said discussions were underway at higher levels to facilitate their return to Bangladesh.
