# Seven Suspects Arrested for Electric Cable Theft in Mirsarai Economic Zone *Police have arrested seven individuals in connection with a robbery at an under-construction factory in the Mirsarai Economic Zone, recovering around 250 meters of stolen electric cables.* August 10, 2026 ยท Bangladesh ## At a glance - Seven individuals arrested in connection with a robbery at Mirsarai Economic Zone. - Around 250 meters of stolen electric cable recovered. - 32-hour police operation led to the arrests and recovery. In a significant operation, Chattogram district police arrested seven people suspected of involvement in a robbery at an under-construction factory in the Mirsarai Economic Zone. The operation, which lasted 32 hours, led to the recovery of approximately 250 meters of electric cables that were looted during the incident. The arrested individuals are Mehedi Hasan (23), Md. Rakib (21), Sujaul Haque alias Suja Ullah (24), Emdadul Haque alias Emran (28), Mizan Uddin (32), Md. Sakhawat Hossain alias Nahid (24), and Yousuf (26). ## Details of the Robbery The robbery occurred between 2:00 am and 2:45 am on August 8, 2026, when a gang of 10-15 armed robbers targeted the under-construction factory of Bangladesh Auto Industries Limited in the Mirsarai Economic Zone, under the jurisdiction of Jorargonj Police Station. The robbers intimidated the security personnel on duty and made off with three mobile phones, around 250 meters of electric cable, and other valuable items. ## Police Operation and Recovery Sub-Inspector Abdullah Al Masud of Jorargonj Police Station led the 32-hour operation that culminated in the arrest of the seven suspects. Based on the information provided by the arrestees, the police successfully recovered the stolen electric cables around 4:45 am on the same day. ## Why This Matters for Bangladesh The arrest of these suspects and the recovery of stolen property underscore the commitment of Chattogram district police to ensuring the safety and security of economic zones. Such incidents can have significant economic implications, affecting ongoing projects and investor confidence in the region. ## Sources - BSS --- Source: https://pulsetoday.com.bd/en/bangladesh/robbery-mirsarai-economic-zone-seven-arrested