Joypurhat: Two suspected robbers sustained bullet wounds while four policemen were injured in a gunfight between police and robbers at Balighata in Panchbibi upazila of Joypurhat early on Monday.

Tipped off that a group of dacoits were taking preparation at Balighata to commit robbery, a police team conducted a drive there, said officer in‐charge of Panchbibi Police Station Ashraful Islam.

However, sensing the presence of the law enforcers, the robbers opened fire to them, prompting the law enforcers to retaliate when two robbers—Milon and Rafiqul—sustained bullet wounds.

Besides, four policemen, including assistant sub‐inspector Hossain Ali, were injured during the drive.

The injured policemen and the robbers were admitted to Joypurhat Modern Hospital.

Police also recovered a foreign pistol and a few weapons from the spot, said the OC adding, a case has been filed with Panchbibi Police Station in this connection.