Two killed, in train robbery

Two youths died, and another sustained injuries after being allegedly attacked by a gang of robbers on a Dewanganj-bound train on Thursday night.

The deceased were identified as Md Nahid Hasan, 24, and Sagar, 25. The injured passenger, Rubel, 22, is recuperating at Jamalpur Sadar Hospital.

Police said the trio came under attack when they tried to nab the robbers. The robbers had climbed on top of the train and started robbing passengers sitting on the roof.

Faruq, who was also on the train top, said as soon as the train left Gafargaon station, four to five robbers attacked the passengers sitting on the roof with knives.

“They snatched my cellphone,” he said. Sub-inspector Sohel Rana of Jamalpur Railway police station confirmed the incident saying some muggers attacked the passengers.