Naogaon:Robbers allegedly snatched Tk 9.13 lakh from two employees of a scrap trader after assaulting them in Mohadevpur upazila of Naogaon on Tuesday night.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the victims, identified as Majnu and Sohel, were returning to Mohadevpur from Bogura with the money earned from selling scrap items when their vehicle broke down near Teromail Bridge. It was then that a group of robbers on two motorcycles attacked, beat them up, and stole the cash.
Local residents reported that upon hearing the victims' screams, passersby came to their rescue, taking the injured to Mohadevpur Upazila Health Complex. They were later transferred to Naogaon 250-bed General Hospital for further treatment.
Abdul Alim, the owner of the scrap shop, confirmed that the money was from the sale of scrap metals and was being carried by his employees when the attack occurred. Officer-in-Charge of Mohadevpur Police Station Omar Faruk stated that the police visited the scene shortly after being informed and are currently questioning the injured to gather more details and identify the assailants.