A sensational incident of petrol bomb attack and arson attempt occurred at the July Shaheed Memorial Monument located at the Meherpur Government College intersection. The incident took place on Wednesday at around 8:05 PM. However, a major disaster was averted due to the prompt action of the on-duty police officers.
According to a press release from the Khulna Range DIG office, several miscreants set fire to a petrol-filled bottle from inside the boundary wall of Meherpur Government College and hurled it towards the memorial monument. Two members of the District Special Branch (DSB), who were on duty in plainclothes at the scene, showed immense bravery by quickly moving forward and chasing down two individuals.
Police confirmed the identity of the two arrested youths as Ibrahim Islam alias Akash (24) from Gorsthanpara and Ali Qadar alias Shawon (19) from Shishubaganpara in Meherpur town. Police stated that the detainees are being intensively interrogated at the police station, and operations are underway to find if others are involved. Meanwhile, the police's promptness and bravery have earned widespread praise from locals.
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