A report on an armed robbery in train
Staff Reporter, Dhaka, July 5, 2018: Armed robbery, according to a local source took place between Laksham and Comilla stations of the Laksham - Comilla local train yesterday. As soon as the train left Laksham station a bond of robbers consisting of seven armed men brought out their revolvers and daggers. They threatened the passengers in a second class of dagger and revolver not to raise an alarm or pull the alarm chain but quickly surrender their valuables and cash. The passengers were simply bewildered. The raiders snatched a purse containing Tk. 50,000 from a businessman. They also took the wrist watches of other passengers and ornaments from women amounting to Tk. sixty thousand or more. All the passengers were under panic and the whole incident took place within a few minutes. The raiders jumped from the train as soon as it slowed down its speed approaching Comilla station and escaped within a twinkle of an eye. The passengers pulled the alarm chain. The train stopped at Tongi station. But the raiders could not traced.
Daring Robbery in Chittagong
Chittagong, July 11, 2024:Â A daring robbery occurred in Chittagong during the late hours of July 10 at the residence of Sirajuddin Mullik, a prominent merchant. The incident took place shortly after Mr. Mullik received a remittance of Tk. 50,000 earlier that afternoon.
At approximately 3:00 a.m., Mrs. Mullik was awakened by a noise outside their room. Before she could understand the situation, several men forcefully broke into the room. They bound both her and her husband and, at knifepoint and gunpoint, coerced them into handing over the key to their iron safe. The robbers then made off with all the money stored inside.
The traumatic experience has left both Mr. and Mrs. Mullik bedridden due to the severe mental shock they suffered. The police have launched an intensive investigation into the matter but have yet to make any arrests.
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