In a decisive operation to curb street crime, Rapid Action Battalion-1 (RAB-1) has apprehended five active members of a notorious organised robbery gang in the Tongi East area of Gazipur Metropolitan. The arrests took place late on Wednesday, 17 December.
The five detainees have been identified as:
- Md. Sohel Mia (24)
- Md. Mamun Mia (25)
- Md. Hridoy Mia (25)
- Alamin Sheikh (24)
- Mamun Hossain (24)
All five are reportedly residents of various neighbourhoods under Tongi East Police Station and are known to rent accommodation locally.
According to RAB sources, the gang had recently escalated their criminal activities across the country, brazenly targeting passengers and pedestrians to snatch valuables. Such organised robbery rings have caused widespread public concern, prompting RAB-1 to maintain regular patrols and targeted operations to ensure citizen safety.
In continuation of these efforts, an investigative team from RAB-1, Uttara, Dhaka, conducted a late-night raid in the Station Road area under Tongi East Police Station. The operation led to the gang members being caught red-handed during a robbery attempt.
Preliminary interrogations reveal that the arrested individuals openly admitted to conducting robberies as a coordinated group. Following standard procedure, they were handed over to the relevant police station to face legal action.
RAB officials emphasised that this operation forms part of an ongoing initiative to combat organised crime and ensure public safety. “We will continue to conduct similar operations in the future to deter criminal networks and protect the general public,” a spokesperson stated.
The arrests have been welcomed by local residents, who say that the gang’s activities had made daily commuting increasingly unsafe. Authorities have urged citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity promptly.
Summary of the Arrest Operation :
| Detail | Information |
| Operation Date | 17 December 2025 |
| Location | Station Road, Tongi East, Gazipur |
| Arresting Authority | RAB-1, Uttara, Dhaka |
| Detainees | Md. Sohel Mia (24), Md. Mamun Mia (25), Md. Hridoy Mia (25), Alamin Sheikh (24), Mamun Hossain (24) |
| Alleged Crimes | Organised street robbery, snatching of valuables |
| Status | Handed over to Tongi East Police Station for legal proceedings |
| Public Impact | Reduced local crime threat; increased public safety |
| Future Actions | Continued anti-crime operations by RAB-1 |