Bhola: Sea robbers kidnapped four fishermen along with two trawlers near Moktar cannel of Meghna River in Manpura area early Wednesday.

Local people said a gang of sea robbers of notorious 'Kalam Bahini' swooped on two trawlers and looted valuables while the fishermen were catching fish in Moktar Cannel point around 5am.

They also kidnapped four fishermen -- Kamal, Bayejid, Baten and Neju -- from the two trawlers, said Oliullah Kajol, chairman of South Sakuchia union.

Shahin Chowdhury, officer-in-charge of Manpura Police Station, said police are trying to rescue the kidnapped fishermen with the help of the coast guard members.