Dhaka, June 19 -- Two members of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Detective Branch have been injured by gunfire during an anti-drug raid in Dhaka's Paltan.

The incident occurred at 12:45am on Thursday opposite the Central Police Hospital.

Police had instructed a car to stop when the passengers opened fire at the law enforcers.

Assistant Sub Inspector Atik Hossain was struck by a bullet on the left side of his stomach while Constable Sujon was struck on the left knee.

They were rescued around 2:30am and taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Both of them are still receiving treatment there.

Enayet Kabir Shoaib, senior assistant commissioner of the DB's Lalbagh Division, said: "A tip-off was received regarding drug traffickers and a rai...