Lakshmipur: Members of a joint security force arrested two suspected criminals along with a large cache of local and foreign-made weapons in Lakshmipur early Thursday.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the arrests were made late Wednesday night in Alaiyapur Union, a border area between Lakshmipur and Begumganj upazila. The suspects were identified as Mohammad Imran, 23, son of Kajol Islam Suman of Deopara village under Chandraganj police station, and Mohammad Sajib, 24, son of Anwar Hossain of Bhagabati village in Alaiyapur Union of Begumganj upazila.
Police reports indicate that both individuals were wanted in several cases and were carrying deadly weapons. During the operation, the joint force recovered one foreign-made pistol, 11 rounds of pistol ammunition, two pistol magazines, four empty cartridges, four LGs, 26 shotgun shells, 53 fireworks, two cocktails, one locally made weapon, and one explosive device.
Captain Arman Habib Opu, who is in charge of Chandraganj Police Station, stated that the arrests were made based on secret intelligence. He mentioned that during interrogations, the suspects admitted to trying to disrupt the upcoming national election. Captain Opu emphasized that such operations will continue to ensure a peaceful and credible election for the nation.