Police in Narayanganj have recovered a government-issued pistol that was snatched from a police officer during an attack in the city, approximately 22 hours after the incident. The weapon was retrieved during a late-night operation carried out by district police and the Detective Branch (DB) in Bandar upazila.
The firearm had been taken from Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Lutfur Rahman of the Shitalakkhya Police Outpost while he was on duty in the Nitaiganj area of Narayanganj city early on Monday. According to police sources, three assailants arriving on a motorcycle launched a sudden attack on the officer and forcibly seized his loaded service pistol before fleeing the scene.
Following the incident, multiple teams from the district police and the DB launched an extensive manhunt across several parts of Narayanganj. Their efforts led to the arrest of a suspect later that evening.
The detainee has been identified as Md Mishal, also known as Bishal, aged 30. He is a resident of the Deobhog Water Tank area of Narayanganj city and the son of the late Mizanur Rahman. Police described him as a professional snatcher with prior involvement in criminal activities.
Mishal was arrested at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Monday during a raid in the Sonakanda Byaparipara area of Bandar upazila. During preliminary interrogation, he reportedly admitted that the pistol had been stolen with the intention of using it in future robbery operations.
Acting on information provided by the suspect, police conducted another operation shortly before 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday in the Rally Residential Area along Wilson Road in Bandar. The stolen firearm was recovered from a discarded plastic sack placed in front of a residence belonging to a local man named Sharif Uddin. According to investigators, the pistol had been wrapped in cloth and concealed inside a shopping bag.
In addition to the firearm, police recovered two magazines and 16 rounds of ammunition. Officers also seized several sharp weapons believed to be used in criminal activities, including a machete, a dagger, and a large knife.
The key details of the incident are summarised below:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Location of attack | Nitaiganj, Narayanganj city |
| Time of attack | Early Monday morning |
| Victim | ASI Lutfur Rahman, Shitalakkhya Police Outpost |
| Suspects involved | Three motorcycle-borne attackers |
| Arrested suspect | Md Mishal alias Bishal (30) |
| Pistol recovery time | Approximately 22 hours after theft |
| Recovered ammunition | 16 rounds |
| Magazines recovered | 2 |
| Other weapons seized | Machete, dagger, large knife |
| Recovery location | Rally Residential Area, Wilson Road, Bandar |
Later on Tuesday afternoon, Mishal and the recovered pistol were presented before journalists outside the office of the Superintendent of Police in Narayanganj.
Legal action has already been initiated in connection with the incident. On Monday night, ASI Lutfur Rahman filed a case with Narayanganj Sadar Model Police Station accusing unidentified individuals of committing armed robbery and snatching a government firearm. Following the recovery of the weapon and ammunition, a separate case has also been filed under the Arms Act.
Additional Superintendent of Police (Circle-A) Md Hasinuzzaman confirmed the details while speaking to Prothom Alo. He stated that the pistol had been successfully recovered and that the arrested individual was a known professional snatcher. According to the officer, the suspect admitted that the weapon was stolen with the intention of using it in future criminal operations.
Police officials further revealed that two associates of Mishal have also been detained for questioning. Investigators are continuing efforts to identify and arrest any remaining members of the group involved in the attack and theft of the police weapon.
Authorities described the swift recovery of the firearm as a significant operational success, noting that the prompt response prevented the weapon from potentially being used in further violent crimes.