Dhaka: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested two alleged arms dealers, including a listed terrorist from Pabna, during separate operations in Sirajganj and the capital Dhaka. During the raids, RAB recovered 12 firearms, 897 rounds of ammunition, and two private cars, according to a press release of the force.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, based on secret information, the intelligence branch of RAB Headquarters and an operational team of RAB-12 conducted a joint drive in the Salanga police station area of Sirajganj district. During the operation, they arrested Md. Rakib Rana, 55. Law enforcement officials recovered four long rifles, five single-barrel guns, two 12-bore short guns with magazines, and one pistol with two empty magazines from his possession. In addition, 298 rounds of rifle ammunition, 500 short-gun cartridges, and 99 pistol cartridges-totaling 897 rounds-were seized along with a private car.
Later, based on information obtained from the arrested Rakib, RAB conducted another raid in the Sheikh Tek area under Adabor Police Station in the capital and arrested Md. Alamgir Hossain, also known as "Shooter Alamgir," 45, along with another private car. RAB said Alamgir is known as an arms dealer and terrorist from Pabna district.
Police records show that Rakib Rana has three cases filed against him at Pabna Sadar Police Station, including charges of murder, cheating, and cheque forgery. Meanwhile, Alamgir Hossain has five cases filed against him at the same police station, including cases related to weapons and murder.