Dhaka:Police have successfully recovered stolen gold and arrested three individuals in connection with the theft at the historic Shri Shri Ramna Kali Temple in the capital. Among those arrested are Lipi Karmakar, 29, her husband Arnab Roy Dipto, 30, and Mohammad Muhin, 37, who owns Sadia Jewellers.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the gold theft occurred between 845 am and 4 pm on October 7, when an unidentified individual stole approximately six ana of gold, valued at around Tk 80,000, from the temple. The police responded promptly by visiting the scene, gathering CCTV footage, and using information technology to identify the suspects.
A police team from Shahbagh, after analyzing CCTV footage and employing technological methods, conducted a raid in the Dobadia area under Uttarkhan Police Station on October 11. This led to the arrest of Lipi Karmakar and Arnab Roy Dipto for their alleged direct involvement in the theft.
Subsequent information from the two suspects led police to Sadia Jewellers under Dakshinkhan Police Station, where shop owner Muhin was arrested on October 12 at around 3 pm on suspicion of purchasing the stolen gold. Police recovered 2 ana, 1 roti, and 4 points of gold from his possession.
Both Lipi Karmakar and Arnab Roy Dipto provided confessional statements in court under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, admitting their involvement in the crime. Legal proceedings have been initiated against the three accused, and investigations are ongoing to ascertain if others were involved in the incident.