Robbers attack couple in Chuadanga, snatch wife’s jewellery

A couple was attacked with a sharp weapon by a group of robbers on Sunday night in Damurhuda upazila of Chuadanga, police said.

The incident occurred around 9:30 pm on the Harishchandrapur-Sorabaria road, when the robbers ambushed Sagor and his wife while they were returning home on a motorcycle.

The robbers severely injured Sagor and snatched jewellery from his wife.

However, when locals responded to their cries for help, the robbers fled, leaving behind their motorcycle.

The police later seized the motorcycle and sent Sagar to Damurhuda Upazila Health Complex for treatment.

Dr Saiful Islam, an official at the health complex, said that Sagor received six stitches for an injury to his neck. After treatment, he was discharged.

Shahid Titumir, officer-in-charge (OC) of Darshana Police Station, said that they are investigating the incident and are using the abandoned motorcycle to identify the robbers.