An eight-member robbery gang reportedly entered the home of Kuwait expatriate Miksan Sheikh in the Brahmankathi area of Pirojpur early Tuesday. The group allegedly cut through kitchen and building-side grills, tied up Sheikh’s younger brother Emran at gunpoint and looted gold ornaments, cash and other valuables.

Miksan Sheikh’s wife Selina Begum and Emran said the robbers entered Emran’s room carrying pistols and locally made weapons. They said the gang broke open a locker and took two gold chains, a ring, an Android mobile phone and other valuable items. The robbers also tried but failed to break the door of Selina Begum’s room.

Neighbour Rehana Begum was seriously injured after the robbers allegedly beat her when she approached the house after hearing cries from inside. Pirojpur Sadar police station officer-in-charge Md Shariful Islam said police visited the scene after receiving information and collected preliminary details. He said the process for necessary legal action was under way based on a written complaint.