Members of the Barishal District Detective Branch (DB) police came under attack during an anti-drug operation in Uzirpur on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred near the municipal ferry terminal area, where a DB constable was seriously injured after being struck with a sharp weapon. Police later detained four individuals in connection with the attack.

According to police and local sources, a seven-member DB team conducted the operation based on secret information. During the raid, Uzirpur Municipal Jubo Sramik Dal joint general secretary Md. Arif Molla and his associates allegedly obstructed the police. A scuffle ensued, and the suspects reportedly snatched the seized drugs and threw them into a nearby pond. When Constable Mrinal Chandra attempted to recover the drugs, he was attacked.

Uzirpur Model Police Station’s officer-in-charge Rakibul Islam confirmed the incident, stating that legal action is being taken against those involved and that anti-drug operations in the area will continue.