Jashore: Police have arrested Mobarak Hossain Emon, also known as David Emon, a notorious figure and leading terrorist of Chattogram, from Jhikargachha border area under Jashore district while they were reportedly attempting to flee to India. Alongside him, three accomplices were also taken into custody, Chattogram District Police Superintendent (SP) Md. Masud Alam confirmed.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the arrests occurred around 3.45 am on Wednesday, from the area of Jashore, stating, "Terrorist Emon has been captured along with his three accomplices, all of whom are identified as shooters." He elaborated, "Acting on intelligence reports, David Emon was detained along with his three cohorts at the Jhumjhumpur border area after a check post was established in Jhikargachha, Jashore. A specialized team from Jashore District Police conducted this operation with the support and coordination of Chattogram District Police. The Jashore Police transferred the detainees to the Chattogram District Police team at 10 am on Wednesday."
The other individuals arrested include Al Islam Alif Tamal, Shamim, and Safayet. According to police records, David Emon is the son of Md. Musa from the Kanchannagar area of Fatikchhari upazila. SP Masud Alam stated, "Multiple teams from the district police have been diligently working for an extended period to apprehend David Emon and his associate Raihan. Meanwhile, Raihan managed to evade capture during a separate operation in Noakhali, but he will also be brought to justice shortly." Devid Emon is known to be associated with another prominent fugitive terrorist, Sajjad Ali, also referred to as Boro Sajjad, who is currently at large abroad.
He faces at least 15 criminal charges against him. His name has frequently surfaced in connection with various extortion and intimidation incidents in Chattogram over the past two years. According to police reports, Devid Emon is implicated in a minimum of 15 cases, including the double homicide in the Baklia area on March 30, 2025, and the murder of the terrorist Dhakaiya Akbar in the Patenga Samudrasaikat area on the night of May 23 of the same year. Authorities have reported that Emon possesses between 15 to 20 firearms and is proficient in their use. They alleged that he played a role in hiring terrorists and procuring motorcycles for the Baklia double murder incident.
According to police officials, two individuals are currently at the forefront of criminal operations in Chattogram on behalf of the fugitive terrorist Sajjad Ali, also known as Boro Sajjad, with Emon being one of them. Earlier, this group was led by Sajjad Hossain, known as Chhoto Sajjad, who is now incarcerated. With his imprisonment, Emon and Mohammad Raihan have assumed leadership roles. Raihan faces at least eight legal cases on various charges, including extortion, weapon offenses, and murder.
SP Masud Alam indicated that comprehensive details regarding the entire operation, including the arrest of David Emon, will be disclosed in a press conference scheduled for tomorrow [Thursday]. The leadership of the group has transitioned from Chhoto Sazzad, who is currently imprisoned, to Emon and Mohammad Raihanul Alam, who are now allegedly in charge.
On July 13 last, an internet service provider's office located on Bakalia Access Road in Chattogram city was vandalized and robbed after its owner reportedly declined to pay an extortion demand of Taka 2 crore. The Digital Dot Net (DDN) and Exabyte office was specifically targeted, with assailants stealing laptops, mobile phones, cash, and other valuables.