Comilla’s Detective Branch (DB) police have apprehended six members of an inter-district robbery gang, seizing firearms and other materials in a pre-dawn operation on Monday, 5 January. The arrests took place in Jangalia, Sadar South Upazila, during a meticulously planned raid based on confidential intelligence.
According to DB sources, the arrested individuals were previously involved in multiple robbery incidents across the region. Each suspect faces between five and seven criminal cases, and all are recognised as leaders within the gang’s inter-district operations.
Superintendent of Investigation (SI) Pabitra Sarkar, head of the operation, stated that the suspects had gathered in Jangalia with a pickup truck and eight cattle intended for sale when police intercepted them. The raid was executed in the presence of Assistant Police Superintendent Arnab and SI Taukik, leading to the suspects’ capture at the scene.
Details of the Arrested Gang Members:
| Name & Alias | Age | Area | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahmud alias Sifat | 19 | Chandina | Comilla |
| Md. Belal | 42 | Senbag | Noakhali |
| Md. Nur Nabi alias Sumon | 25 | Senbag | Noakhali |
| Kari Jamal | 40 | Companiganj | Comilla |
| Md. Ilias | 35 | Companiganj | Comilla |
| Md. Rahat alias Raju | 28 | Tongi | Gazipur |
During the operation, police recovered the following items:
Eight cattle of various breeds
A blue-and-yellow pickup truck
One locally-made shotgun (ELG)
Two rounds of bore cartridges
An orange metal cutter
A metal rod
A steel machete with a plastic handle
Two rocket parachute flares in an orange box
A white plastic sack containing unknown items
OC of Comilla DB, Shamsul Alam Shah, commented, “The arrested gang members were previously involved in high-profile robberies in Chandina and Brahmanpara. They have been running an inter-district robbery network for an extended period.”
This operation represents a significant breakthrough for Comilla police in curbing inter-district criminal activity and enhancing the safety of local communities. By dismantling this gang, authorities aim to send a strong message that organised crime across districts will not be tolerated.
The DB continues to investigate further connections and anticipates uncovering additional criminal networks linked to the arrested individuals.