A traffic sergeant has been awarded for assisting in the arrest of armed criminals on Tuesday.
Commissioner Md Masudur Rahman Bhuiyan of Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) handed over the award along with a cash reward to Reksona Khatun.
On Sunday, while on duty at the Boyra College intersection, Reksona heard an explosion in front of the college. She immediately informed Khalishpur police.
The criminals were arrested along with two guns and several rounds of ammunition.
According to the police, the criminals were escaping on a motorcycle after throwing cocktails and shooting at a local Juba League leader.