Rakibul, an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Shalikha Police Station, was critically injured after being stabbed by a drug dealer during an anti-drug operation in Shalikha Upazila, Magura. The incident occurred around 9:00 PM on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Harishpur village under Shatkhali Union of Shalikha Upazila. Following the incident, police conducted a raid and detained a young man named Apu (25), who was involved in the attack. He is the son of Jalal Hossain from Harishpur village.

According to local and police sources, a team from Shalikha Police Station launched the operation after receiving information about drug trafficking in Harishpur village. Upon sensing the police’s presence, the identified drug dealers organized themselves and launched a surprise attack. At one point, a drug dealer stabbed ASI Rakibul with a sharp knife, causing him serious injury.

His colleagues quickly rescued him and rushed him to the Shalikha Upazila Health Complex. He is currently undergoing treatment there. Confirming the incident, Md. Ashikur Rahman, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Shalikha Police Station, said, “An ASI from our station was injured while conducting an anti-drug operation. Police were able to immediately detain the primary attacker—the drug dealer.

Our operations to arrest other individuals involved in the incident are ongoing.” Regarding the matter, Magura’s Additional Superintendent of Police, Thandar Khairul Islam, stated, “A police officer was injured during the operation, and one person has been detained. Police operations to arrest the other suspects have been intensified.” Police stated that preparations are underway to file a case at Shalikha Police Station regarding the incident.