Police in Dhaka's Paltan have arrested three individuals and confiscated a large cache of 464 locally-made sharp weapons during a special operation. The raid took place near Baitul Mukarram Gold Market Link Road as part of an ongoing crackdown on the illegal sale of weapons used in violent crimes and other criminal activities. The suspects, identified as Rabiul Islam, Md Azad, and Md Rajan, admitted during initial interrogation that the weapons were intended for sale to criminals operating in various parts of the capital. Legal action has been initiated against the accused, and police have vowed to continue such operations to curb illegal arms trade and crime.
FAQs
- **What prompted the police raid in Paltan?** The police conducted the raid in response to intelligence about the illegal sale of weapons used in violent crimes and other criminal activities in the area.
- **What types of weapons were seized during the operation?** The seized items included machetes, large knives, switchblade knives, combat knives, electric shock guns, Chinese axes, baton sticks, and toy pistols designed to resemble real firearms.
- **Who were the individuals arrested during the raid?** The arrestees were identified as Rabiul Islam, 40, Md Azad, 30, and Md Rajan, 34.
- **What actions are being taken against the accused?** Legal action has been initiated against the accused, and the police have stated that such special drives against illegal weapons and crime will continue.
