Dhaka, March 1 -- Two people have been arrested after robbing a policeman of mobile phone, walkie-talkie and wallet near Patenga sea beach in Chattogram.

The incident occurred in the Outer Ring Road area on Friday when Sub-Inspector Yusuf Ali from Patenga Police Station was attacked and had his belongings forcibly taken.

Locals managed to catch the two suspects, 27-year-old Saimon, identified by a single, and 22-year-old Ali Imad. The mob beat them before handing them over to the police.

Chattogram Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner (Media) Mahmuda Begum said that the national emergency service 999 had received a call about drug abusers gathering near the Outer Ring Road.

"Responding to the call, SI Yusuf Ali went to the location...