Dhaka, March 27 -- Police have arrested four people attempting to flee after robbing a gold trader's home in Dhaka's Dhanmondi.

A group of 20-22 robbers stormed the residence of MA Hannan Azad, owner of Alankar Niketan Jewellers, on Road No 8 in the early hours of Wednesday, according to Dhanmondi Police Station chief Ka Shai Nu.

Some of the gang members wore jackets with "RAB" written on them, while others identified themselves as magistrates and students, said Dhanmondi Police Station chief.

"Sensing something suspicious, the homeowner called the national emergency helpline 999. Police responded immediately, surrounded the house and, with the help of locals, managed to arrest four of them," the OC told bdnews24.com.

The remaining ga...