A man identified as Shafikul Islam has been arrested by police in Sonargaon upazila of Narayanganj district in possession of locally made weapons, in an overnight operation conducted along the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway.
The arrest was made at approximately 3:00am on Monday (4 May) in the Dariakandi area, following a targeted police operation. According to police sources, the action was carried out under the instructions of Narayanganj Superintendent of Police Md. Mizanur Rahman Munshi. The operation was supervised by the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Sonargaon Police Station, Md. Mahibullah, and led on the ground by Sub-Inspector (recruited) Mashum Lavlu and Assistant Sub-Inspector (recruited) Ahad Mia, along with a dedicated operational team.
During the raid, police apprehended Shafikul Islam and recovered locally made weapons from his possession. Authorities confirmed that he was taken into custody at the scene without any reported incident during the operation.
Preliminary information gathered by the police indicates that the arrested individual is Shafikul Islam, aged 34. He is the son of the late Johar Ali and originally hails from Kandigaon village under Jhenaigati Police Station in Sherpur district. At the time of his arrest, he had been residing in the Hatkopa area of Sonargaon upazila as a tenant in the residence of a contractor named Kamal.
Police have stated that legal proceedings are underway against the accused under the Penal Code. Further investigation is expected to determine whether he has any additional criminal connections or prior cases linked to similar offences.
Summary of Key Details
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Name of accused | Shafikul Islam |
| Age | 34 years |
| Father’s name | Late Johar Ali |
| Permanent address | Kandigaon village, Jhenaigati Police Station, Sherpur |
| Current residence | Hatkopa area, Sonargaon, Narayanganj |
| Time of arrest | Around 3:00am, Monday (4 May) |
| Location of arrest | Dariakandi area, Dhaka–Chattogram Highway |
| Seized items | Locally made weapons |
| Operation leadership | OC Md. Mahibullah; SI Mashum Lavlu; ASI Ahad Mia |
| Case status | Legal proceedings under Penal Code in progress |
Police authorities have reiterated that drives against criminal elements, particularly those involved in armed robbery and related offences, will continue in the region as part of ongoing security measures along key transport routes such as the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway.